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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.89, 24,054.99 and 10,357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.89, 24,054.99 and 10,357.31 is: 14,293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.89 : 24,054.99 = 10,357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.89/24,054.99 = 10,357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.89x = 24,054.99 × 10,357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.89x = 249,144,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,144,868.20/17,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.30

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