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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.46, 24,029.74 and 10,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.46, 24,029.74 and 10,338.32 is: 14,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.46 : 24,029.74 = 10,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.46/24,029.74 = 10,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.46x = 24,029.74 × 10,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.46x = 248,427,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427,141.64/17,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.02

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