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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469, 24,106.98 and 10,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469, 24,106.98 and 10,395.24 is: 14,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469 : 24,106.98 = 10,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469/24,106.98 = 10,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469x = 24,106.98 × 10,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469x = 250,597,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,597,842.78/17,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,345.29

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