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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.20, 24,171.33 and 10,440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.20, 24,171.33 and 10,440.07 is: 14,409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.20 : 24,171.33 = 10,440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.20/24,171.33 = 10,440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.20x = 24,171.33 × 10,440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.20x = 252,350,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,350,377.19/17,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.15

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