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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.74, 24,022.44 and 10,335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.74, 24,022.44 and 10,335.15 is: 14,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.74 : 24,022.44 = 10,335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.74/24,022.44 = 10,335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.74x = 24,022.44 × 10,335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.74x = 248,275,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,275,520.77/17,413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.45

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