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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.27, 24,053.06 and 10,354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.27, 24,053.06 and 10,354.69 is: 14,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.27 : 24,053.06 = 10,354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.27/24,053.06 = 10,354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.27x = 24,053.06 × 10,354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.27x = 249,061,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,061,979.85/17,428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.69

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