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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.76, 24,035.52 and 10,339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.76, 24,035.52 and 10,339.68 is: 14,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.76 : 24,035.52 = 10,339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.76/24,035.52 = 10,339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.76x = 24,035.52 × 10,339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.76x = 248,519,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,519,585.43/17,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.17

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