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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.51, 24,055.74 and 10,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.51, 24,055.74 and 10,259.16 is: 14,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.51 : 24,055.74 = 10,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.51/24,055.74 = 10,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.51x = 24,055.74 × 10,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.51x = 246,791,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,791,685.58/17,433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.17

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