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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.72, 24,046.90 and 10,350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.72, 24,046.90 and 10,350.18 is: 14,284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.72 : 24,046.90 = 10,350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.72/24,046.90 = 10,350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.72x = 24,046.90 × 10,350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.72x = 248,889,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,889,743.44/17,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,284.54

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