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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.10, 24,044.58 and 10,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.10, 24,044.58 and 10,253.44 is: 14,148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.10 : 24,044.58 = 10,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.10/24,044.58 = 10,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.10x = 24,044.58 × 10,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.10x = 246,539,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,539,596.42/17,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.53

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