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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.07, 24,047.33 and 10,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.07, 24,047.33 and 10,348.12 is: 14,282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.07 : 24,047.33 = 10,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.07/24,047.33 = 10,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.07x = 24,047.33 × 10,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.07x = 248,844,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,844,693.05/17,423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.49

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