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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.70, 24,056.49 and 10,354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.70, 24,056.49 and 10,354.76 is: 14,291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.70 : 24,056.49 = 10,354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.70/24,056.49 = 10,354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.70x = 24,056.49 × 10,354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.70x = 249,099,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,099,180.39/17,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.65

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