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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.59, 24,004.65 and 10,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.59, 24,004.65 and 10,324 is: 14,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.59 : 24,004.65 = 10,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.59/24,004.65 = 10,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.59x = 24,004.65 × 10,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.59x = 247,824,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,824,006.60/17,402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.64

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