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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.82, 24,034.74 and 10,246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.82, 24,034.74 and 10,246.11 is: 14,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.82 : 24,034.74 = 10,246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.82/24,034.74 = 10,246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.82x = 24,034.74 × 10,246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.82x = 246,262,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,262,589.86/17,415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.17

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