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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.68, 24,037.74 and 10,249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.68, 24,037.74 and 10,249.83 is: 14,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.68 : 24,037.74 = 10,249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.68/24,037.74 = 10,249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.68x = 24,037.74 × 10,249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.68x = 246,382,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,382,748.58/17,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.93

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