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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.05, 24,174.42 and 10,440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.05, 24,174.42 and 10,440.93 is: 14,413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.05 : 24,174.42 = 10,440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.05/24,174.42 = 10,440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.05x = 24,174.42 × 10,440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.05x = 252,403,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,403,427.01/17,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.13

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