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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.54, 24,007.62 and 10,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.54, 24,007.62 and 10,320.76 is: 14,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.54 : 24,007.62 = 10,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.54/24,007.62 = 10,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.54x = 24,007.62 × 10,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.54x = 247,776,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,776,884.19/17,398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.25

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