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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.91, 24,053.15 and 10,259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.91, 24,053.15 and 10,259.19 is: 14,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.91 : 24,053.15 = 10,259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.91/24,053.15 = 10,259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.91x = 24,053.15 × 10,259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.91x = 246,765,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,765,861.60/17,428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.43

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