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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.32, 24,057.36 and 10,355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.32, 24,057.36 and 10,355.37 is: 14,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.32 : 24,057.36 = 10,355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.32/24,057.36 = 10,355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.32x = 24,057.36 × 10,355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.32x = 249,122,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,122,812.25/17,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.50

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