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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.88, 24,056.73 and 10,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.88, 24,056.73 and 10,354.94 is: 14,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.88 : 24,056.73 = 10,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.88/24,056.73 = 10,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.88x = 24,056.73 × 10,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.88x = 249,105,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,105,995.75/17,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.89

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