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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.63, 24,028.47 and 10,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.63, 24,028.47 and 10,693.44 is: 14,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.63 : 24,028.47 = 10,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.63/24,028.47 = 10,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.63x = 24,028.47 × 10,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.63x = 256,947,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,947,002.24/17,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,757.21

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