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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.62, 24,046.04 and 10,254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.62, 24,046.04 and 10,254.81 is: 14,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.62 : 24,046.04 = 10,254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.62/24,046.04 = 10,254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.62x = 24,046.04 × 10,254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.62x = 246,587,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,587,571.45/17,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.68

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