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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.34, 24,017.82 and 10,331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.34, 24,017.82 and 10,331.75 is: 14,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.34 : 24,017.82 = 10,331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.34/24,017.82 = 10,331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.34x = 24,017.82 × 10,331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.34x = 248,146,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,146,133.09/17,410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.80

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