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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.67, 24,042.28 and 10,703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.67, 24,042.28 and 10,703.43 is: 14,770.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.67 : 24,042.28 = 10,703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.67/24,042.28 = 10,703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.67x = 24,042.28 × 10,703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.67x = 257,334,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,334,861.02/17,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,770.96

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