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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.46, 24,001.36 and 10,330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.46, 24,001.36 and 10,330.51 is: 14,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.46 : 24,001.36 = 10,330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.46/24,001.36 = 10,330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.46x = 24,001.36 × 10,330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.46x = 247,946,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,946,289.49/17,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.32

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