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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.64, 24,033.78 and 10,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.64, 24,033.78 and 10,343.88 is: 14,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.64 : 24,033.78 = 10,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.64/24,033.78 = 10,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.64x = 24,033.78 × 10,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.64x = 248,602,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,602,536.27/17,413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,276.31

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