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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.22, 24,027.84 and 10,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.22, 24,027.84 and 10,602.90 is: 14,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.22 : 24,027.84 = 10,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.22/24,027.84 = 10,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.22x = 24,027.84 × 10,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.22x = 254,764,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,764,784.74/17,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.22

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