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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.93, 24,073.29 and 10,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.93, 24,073.29 and 10,366.32 is: 14,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.93 : 24,073.29 = 10,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.93/24,073.29 = 10,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.93x = 24,073.29 × 10,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.93x = 249,551,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,551,427.59/17,439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,309.20

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