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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.02, 24,059.90 and 10,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.02, 24,059.90 and 10,361.07 is: 14,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.02 : 24,059.90 = 10,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.02/24,059.90 = 10,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.02x = 24,059.90 × 10,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.02x = 249,286,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,286,334.00/17,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.21

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