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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,418.72, 24,034.08 and 10,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,418.72, 24,034.08 and 10,347.52 is: 14,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,418.72 : 24,034.08 = 10,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,418.72/24,034.08 = 10,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,418.72x = 24,034.08 × 10,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,418.72x = 248,693,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,693,123.48/17,418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.35

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