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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.38, 24,089.73 and 10,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.38, 24,089.73 and 10,289.59 is: 14,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.38 : 24,089.73 = 10,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.38/24,089.73 = 10,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.38x = 24,089.73 × 10,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.38x = 247,873,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,873,444.91/17,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.15

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