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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.39, 24,105.96 and 10,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.39, 24,105.96 and 10,394.58 is: 14,343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.39 : 24,105.96 = 10,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.39/24,105.96 = 10,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.39x = 24,105.96 × 10,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.39x = 250,571,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,571,329.70/17,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.45

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