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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.28, 24,031.86 and 10,712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.28, 24,031.86 and 10,712.58 is: 14,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.28 : 24,031.86 = 10,712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.28/24,031.86 = 10,712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.28x = 24,031.86 × 10,712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.28x = 257,443,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,443,222.80/17,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,775.82

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