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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.59, 24,020.91 and 10,334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.59, 24,020.91 and 10,334.00 is: 14,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.59 : 24,020.91 = 10,334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.59/24,020.91 = 10,334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.59x = 24,020.91 × 10,334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.59x = 248,232,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,232,143.99/17,412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.90

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