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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.64, 24,037.20 and 10,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.64, 24,037.20 and 10,346.22 is: 14,273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.64 : 24,037.20 = 10,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.64/24,037.20 = 10,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.64x = 24,037.20 × 10,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.64x = 248,694,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,694,159.38/17,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.38

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