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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.52, 24,056.16 and 10,356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.52, 24,056.16 and 10,356.94 is: 14,293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.52 : 24,056.16 = 10,356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.52/24,056.16 = 10,356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.52x = 24,056.16 × 10,356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.52x = 249,148,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,148,205.75/17,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.79

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