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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.59, 24,162.68 and 10,438.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.59, 24,162.68 and 10,438.67 is: 14,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.59 : 24,162.68 = 10,438.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.59/24,162.68 = 10,438.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.59x = 24,162.68 × 10,438.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.59x = 252,226,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,226,069.83/17,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.38

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