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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.73, 24,011.19 and 10,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.73, 24,011.19 and 10,326 is: 14,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.73 : 24,011.19 = 10,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.73/24,011.19 = 10,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.73x = 24,011.19 × 10,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.73x = 247,939,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,939,547.94/17,399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.62

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