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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.67, 24,039.71 and 10,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.67, 24,039.71 and 10,347.99 is: 14,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.67 : 24,039.71 = 10,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.67/24,039.71 = 10,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.67x = 24,039.71 × 10,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.67x = 248,762,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,762,626.94/17,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.65

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