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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.27, 24,051.68 and 10,353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.27, 24,051.68 and 10,353.69 is: 14,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.27 : 24,051.68 = 10,353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.27/24,051.68 = 10,353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.27x = 24,051.68 × 10,353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.27x = 249,023,586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,023,586.93/17,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,289.31

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