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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.18, 24,044.06 and 10,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.18, 24,044.06 and 10,253.38 is: 14,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.18 : 24,044.06 = 10,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.18/24,044.06 = 10,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.18x = 24,044.06 × 10,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.18x = 246,532,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,532,772.55/17,423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.70

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