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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.63, 24,031.28 and 10,244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.63, 24,031.28 and 10,244.05 is: 14,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.63 : 24,031.28 = 10,244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.63/24,031.28 = 10,244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.63x = 24,031.28 × 10,244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.63x = 246,177,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,177,599.42/17,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.07

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