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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.58, 24,041.87 and 10,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.58, 24,041.87 and 10,707.22 is: 14,783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.58 : 24,041.87 = 10,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.58/24,041.87 = 10,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.58x = 24,041.87 × 10,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.58x = 257,421,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,421,591.30/17,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,783.66

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