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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.83, 24,042.22 and 10,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.83, 24,042.22 and 10,252.02 is: 14,147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.83 : 24,042.22 = 10,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.83/24,042.22 = 10,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.83x = 24,042.22 × 10,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.83x = 246,481,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,481,249.58/17,421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,147.84

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