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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.93, 24,047.26 and 10,714.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.93, 24,047.26 and 10,714.41 is: 14,781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.93 : 24,047.26 = 10,714.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.93/24,047.26 = 10,714.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.93x = 24,047.26 × 10,714.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.93x = 257,652,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,652,203.02/17,430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,781.32

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