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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.93, 24,013.10 and 10,228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.93, 24,013.10 and 10,228.54 is: 14,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.93 : 24,013.10 = 10,228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.93/24,013.10 = 10,228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.93x = 24,013.10 × 10,228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.93x = 245,618,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,618,953.87/17,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.90

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