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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.05, 24,048.63 and 10,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.05, 24,048.63 and 10,351.50 is: 14,286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.05 : 24,048.63 = 10,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.05/24,048.63 = 10,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.05x = 24,048.63 × 10,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.05x = 248,939,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,939,393.45/17,425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,286.29

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