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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.22, 24,033.71 and 10,337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.22, 24,033.71 and 10,337.63 is: 14,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.22 : 24,033.71 = 10,337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.22/24,033.71 = 10,337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.22x = 24,033.71 × 10,337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.22x = 248,451,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,451,507.18/17,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,269.62

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