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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.06, 24,151.08 and 10,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.06, 24,151.08 and 10,325.31 is: 14,251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.06 : 24,151.08 = 10,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.06/24,151.08 = 10,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.06x = 24,151.08 × 10,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.06x = 249,367,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,367,387.83/17,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.14

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