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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.34, 24,031.80 and 10,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.34, 24,031.80 and 10,341.24 is: 14,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.34 : 24,031.80 = 10,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.34/24,031.80 = 10,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.34x = 24,031.80 × 10,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.34x = 248,518,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,518,611.43/17,414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.92

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