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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.99, 24,041.99 and 10,352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.99, 24,041.99 and 10,352.15 is: 14,284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.99 : 24,041.99 = 10,352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.99/24,041.99 = 10,352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.99x = 24,041.99 × 10,352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.99x = 248,886,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,886,235.02/17,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,284.11

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