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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.07, 24,033.27 and 10,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.07, 24,033.27 and 10,245.50 is: 14,139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.07 : 24,033.27 = 10,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.07/24,033.27 = 10,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.07x = 24,033.27 × 10,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.07x = 246,232,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,232,867.79/17,415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,139.07

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