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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.22, 24,034.40 and 10,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.22, 24,034.40 and 10,249.45 is: 14,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.22 : 24,034.40 = 10,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.22/24,034.40 = 10,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.22x = 24,034.40 × 10,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.22x = 246,339,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,339,308.18/17,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.81

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