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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.94, 24,063.63 and 10,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.94, 24,063.63 and 10,359.32 is: 14,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.94 : 24,063.63 = 10,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.94/24,063.63 = 10,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.94x = 24,063.63 × 10,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.94x = 249,282,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,282,843.53/17,432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.53

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