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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.71, 24,054.55 and 10,355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.71, 24,054.55 and 10,355.77 is: 14,291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.71 : 24,054.55 = 10,355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.71/24,054.55 = 10,355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.71x = 24,054.55 × 10,355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.71x = 249,103,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,103,314.38/17,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.06

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