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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.37, 24,044.58 and 10,254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.37, 24,044.58 and 10,254.87 is: 14,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.37 : 24,044.58 = 10,254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.37/24,044.58 = 10,254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.37x = 24,044.58 × 10,254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.37x = 246,574,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,574,042.10/17,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.91

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