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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.32, 24,033.48 and 10,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.32, 24,033.48 and 10,343.72 is: 14,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.32 : 24,033.48 = 10,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.32/24,033.48 = 10,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.32x = 24,033.48 × 10,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.32x = 248,595,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,595,587.75/17,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,269.62

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