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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.62, 24,046.44 and 10,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.62, 24,046.44 and 10,350.70 is: 14,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.62 : 24,046.44 = 10,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.62/24,046.44 = 10,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.62x = 24,046.44 × 10,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.62x = 248,897,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,897,486.51/17,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.06

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