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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.22, 24,041.72 and 10,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.22, 24,041.72 and 10,251.64 is: 14,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.22 : 24,041.72 = 10,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.22/24,041.72 = 10,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.22x = 24,041.72 × 10,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.22x = 246,467,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,467,058.42/17,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,147.52

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