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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.41, 24,054.42 and 10,260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.41, 24,054.42 and 10,260.69 is: 14,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.41 : 24,054.42 = 10,260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.41/24,054.42 = 10,260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.41x = 24,054.42 × 10,260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.41x = 246,814,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,814,946.75/17,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.02

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