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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.50, 24,029.53 and 10,336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.50, 24,029.53 and 10,336.77 is: 14,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.50 : 24,029.53 = 10,336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.50/24,029.53 = 10,336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.50x = 24,029.53 × 10,336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.50x = 248,387,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,387,698.98/17,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.55

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