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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.32, 24,035.43 and 10,246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.32, 24,035.43 and 10,246.61 is: 14,140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.32 : 24,035.43 = 10,246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.32/24,035.43 = 10,246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.32x = 24,035.43 × 10,246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.32x = 246,281,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281,677.39/17,416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.86

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