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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.87, 24,052.53 and 10,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.87, 24,052.53 and 10,354.32 is: 14,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.87 : 24,052.53 = 10,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.87/24,052.53 = 10,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.87x = 24,052.53 × 10,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.87x = 249,047,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,047,592.43/17,427.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.19

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