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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.94, 24,071.73 and 10,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.94, 24,071.73 and 10,273.51 is: 14,177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.94 : 24,071.73 = 10,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.94/24,071.73 = 10,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.94x = 24,071.73 × 10,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.94x = 247,301,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,301,158.87/17,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.72

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