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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.63, 24,048.11 and 10,348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.63, 24,048.11 and 10,348.68 is: 14,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.63 : 24,048.11 = 10,348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.63/24,048.11 = 10,348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.63x = 24,048.11 × 10,348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.63x = 248,866,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,866,311.05/17,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.27

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