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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.74, 24,031.98 and 10,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.74, 24,031.98 and 10,344.90 is: 14,274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.74 : 24,031.98 = 10,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.74/24,031.98 = 10,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.74x = 24,031.98 × 10,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.74x = 248,608,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,608,429.90/17,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.11

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