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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,420.13, 24,033.51 and 10,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,420.13, 24,033.51 and 10,346.40 is: 14,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,420.13 : 24,033.51 = 10,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,420.13/24,033.51 = 10,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,420.13x = 24,033.51 × 10,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,420.13x = 248,660,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,660,307.86/17,420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.31

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