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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.92, 24,070.77 and 10,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.92, 24,070.77 and 10,371.24 is: 14,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.92 : 24,070.77 = 10,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.92/24,070.77 = 10,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.92x = 24,070.77 × 10,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.92x = 249,643,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,643,732.65/17,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,313.68

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