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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.15, 24,074.62 and 10,273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.15, 24,074.62 and 10,273.43 is: 14,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.15 : 24,074.62 = 10,273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.15/24,074.62 = 10,273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.15x = 24,074.62 × 10,273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.15x = 247,328,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,328,957.85/17,443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.15

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