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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.66, 24,102.66 and 10,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.66, 24,102.66 and 10,391.63 is: 14,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.66 : 24,102.66 = 10,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.66/24,102.66 = 10,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.66x = 24,102.66 × 10,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.66x = 250,465,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,465,843.19/17,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,340.48

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