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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.64, 24,028.21 and 10,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.64, 24,028.21 and 10,239.64 is: 14,130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.64 : 24,028.21 = 10,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.64/24,028.21 = 10,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.64x = 24,028.21 × 10,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.64x = 246,040,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,040,220.24/17,411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.79

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