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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.34, 24,163.71 and 10,439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.34, 24,163.71 and 10,439.42 is: 14,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.34 : 24,163.71 = 10,439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.34/24,163.71 = 10,439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.34x = 24,163.71 × 10,439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.34x = 252,255,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,255,117.45/17,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.42

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