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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.39, 24,126.66 and 10,409.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.39, 24,126.66 and 10,409.45 is: 14,363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.39 : 24,126.66 = 10,409.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.39/24,126.66 = 10,409.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.39x = 24,126.66 × 10,409.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.39x = 251,145,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,145,140.30/17,484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.96

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