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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.96, 24,145.80 and 10,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.96, 24,145.80 and 10,330.14 is: 14,253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.96 : 24,145.80 = 10,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.96/24,145.80 = 10,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.96x = 24,145.80 × 10,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.96x = 249,429,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,429,494.41/17,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.15

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