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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,434.93, 24,066.37 and 10,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,434.93, 24,066.37 and 10,361.27 is: 14,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,434.93 : 24,066.37 = 10,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,434.93/24,066.37 = 10,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,434.93x = 24,066.37 × 10,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,434.93x = 249,358,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,358,157.49/17,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.22

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