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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.41, 24,038.93 and 10,717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.41, 24,038.93 and 10,717.71 is: 14,782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.41 : 24,038.93 = 10,717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.41/24,038.93 = 10,717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.41x = 24,038.93 × 10,717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.41x = 257,642,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,642,226.86/17,428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.89

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