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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.70, 24,059.43 and 10,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.70, 24,059.43 and 10,361.16 is: 14,297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.70 : 24,059.43 = 10,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.70/24,059.43 = 10,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.70x = 24,059.43 × 10,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.70x = 249,283,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,283,603.74/17,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.31

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