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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.28, 24,069.54 and 10,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.28, 24,069.54 and 10,369.48 is: 14,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.28 : 24,069.54 = 10,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.28/24,069.54 = 10,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.28x = 24,069.54 × 10,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.28x = 249,588,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,588,613.64/17,442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,309.40

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