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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.07, 24,048.71 and 10,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.07, 24,048.71 and 10,349.12 is: 14,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.07 : 24,048.71 = 10,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.07/24,048.71 = 10,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.07x = 24,048.71 × 10,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.07x = 248,882,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,882,985.64/17,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.86

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