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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.79, 24,037.16 and 10,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.79, 24,037.16 and 10,340.16 is: 14,273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.79 : 24,037.16 = 10,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.79/24,037.16 = 10,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.79x = 24,037.16 × 10,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.79x = 248,547,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,547,938.51/17,413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.06

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