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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.64, 24,045.06 and 10,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.64, 24,045.06 and 10,351.96 is: 14,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.64 : 24,045.06 = 10,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.64/24,045.06 = 10,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.64x = 24,045.06 × 10,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.64x = 248,913,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,913,499.32/17,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.60

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