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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.64, 24,035.16 and 10,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.64, 24,035.16 and 10,344.88 is: 14,277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.64 : 24,035.16 = 10,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.64/24,035.16 = 10,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.64x = 24,035.16 × 10,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.64x = 248,640,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,640,845.98/17,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.69

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