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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.08, 24,045.33 and 10,709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.08, 24,045.33 and 10,709.72 is: 14,787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.08 : 24,045.33 = 10,709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.08/24,045.33 = 10,709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.08x = 24,045.33 × 10,709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.08x = 257,518,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,518,751.61/17,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.11

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