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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,434.98, 24,067.26 and 10,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,434.98, 24,067.26 and 10,723.32 is: 14,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,434.98 : 24,067.26 = 10,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,434.98/24,067.26 = 10,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,434.98x = 24,067.26 × 10,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,434.98x = 258,080,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,080,930.50/17,434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.48

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