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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.22, 24,016.25 and 10,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.22, 24,016.25 and 10,330.63 is: 14,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.22 : 24,016.25 = 10,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.22/24,016.25 = 10,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.22x = 24,016.25 × 10,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.22x = 248,102,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,102,958.52/17,409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.24

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