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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.29, 24,041.37 and 10,253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.29, 24,041.37 and 10,253.58 is: 14,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.29 : 24,041.37 = 10,253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.29/24,041.37 = 10,253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.29x = 24,041.37 × 10,253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.29x = 246,510,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,510,110.60/17,423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.31

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