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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.48, 24,083.34 and 10,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.48, 24,083.34 and 10,382.72 is: 14,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.48 : 24,083.34 = 10,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.48/24,083.34 = 10,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.48x = 24,083.34 × 10,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.48x = 250,050,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,050,575.88/17,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,326.69

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