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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.84, 24,045.92 and 10,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.84, 24,045.92 and 10,349.76 is: 14,286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.84 : 24,045.92 = 10,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.84/24,045.92 = 10,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.84x = 24,045.92 × 10,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.84x = 248,869,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,869,500.98/17,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,286.55

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