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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.28, 24,055.83 and 10,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.28, 24,055.83 and 10,356.71 is: 14,293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.28 : 24,055.83 = 10,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.28/24,055.83 = 10,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.28x = 24,055.83 × 10,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.28x = 249,139,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,139,134.84/17,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.47

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