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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.63, 24,071.99 and 10,722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.63, 24,071.99 and 10,722.38 is: 14,805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.63 : 24,071.99 = 10,722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.63/24,071.99 = 10,722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.63x = 24,071.99 × 10,722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.63x = 258,108,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,108,850.16/17,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.23

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