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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.82, 24,033.36 and 10,245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.82, 24,033.36 and 10,245.11 is: 14,138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.82 : 24,033.36 = 10,245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.82/24,033.36 = 10,245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.82x = 24,033.36 × 10,245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.82x = 246,224,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,224,296.70/17,414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.78

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