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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.65, 24,044.73 and 10,713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.65, 24,044.73 and 10,713.66 is: 14,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.65 : 24,044.73 = 10,713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.65/24,044.73 = 10,713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.65x = 24,044.73 × 10,713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.65x = 257,607,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,607,127.18/17,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,784.91

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