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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.74, 24,035.22 and 10,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.74, 24,035.22 and 10,250.94 is: 14,146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.74 : 24,035.22 = 10,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.74/24,035.22 = 10,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.74x = 24,035.22 × 10,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.74x = 246,383,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,383,598.11/17,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.37

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