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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.71, 24,033.31 and 10,694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.71, 24,033.31 and 10,694.89 is: 14,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.71 : 24,033.31 = 10,694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.71/24,033.31 = 10,694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.71x = 24,033.31 × 10,694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.71x = 257,033,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,033,474.90/17,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.10

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