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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.74, 24,036.12 and 10,347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.74, 24,036.12 and 10,347.90 is: 14,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.74 : 24,036.12 = 10,347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.74/24,036.12 = 10,347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.74x = 24,036.12 × 10,347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.74x = 248,723,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,723,366.15/17,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.25

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