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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.87, 24,069.89 and 10,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.87, 24,069.89 and 10,272.02 is: 14,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.87 : 24,069.89 = 10,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.87/24,069.89 = 10,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.87x = 24,069.89 × 10,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.87x = 247,246,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,246,296.81/17,441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.45

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