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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.97, 24,049.88 and 10,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.97, 24,049.88 and 10,352.40 is: 14,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.97 : 24,049.88 = 10,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.97/24,049.88 = 10,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.97x = 24,049.88 × 10,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.97x = 248,973,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,973,977.71/17,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.52

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