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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.24, 24,044.54 and 10,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.24, 24,044.54 and 10,253.66 is: 14,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.24 : 24,044.54 = 10,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.24/24,044.54 = 10,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.24x = 24,044.54 × 10,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.24x = 246,544,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,544,366.53/17,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.32

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