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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.72, 24,012.80 and 10,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.72, 24,012.80 and 10,328.12 is: 14,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.72 : 24,012.80 = 10,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.72/24,012.80 = 10,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.72x = 24,012.80 × 10,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.72x = 248,007,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,007,079.94/17,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.78

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