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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.48, 24,104.13 and 10,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.48, 24,104.13 and 10,394.52 is: 14,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.48 : 24,104.13 = 10,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.48/24,104.13 = 10,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.48x = 24,104.13 × 10,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.48x = 250,550,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,550,861.37/17,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,342.20

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