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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.94, 24,175.47 and 10,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.94, 24,175.47 and 10,343.88 is: 14,278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.94 : 24,175.47 = 10,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.94/24,175.47 = 10,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.94x = 24,175.47 × 10,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.94x = 250,068,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,068,160.62/17,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.24

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