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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.25, 24,297.44 and 10,439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.25, 24,297.44 and 10,439.69 is: 14,403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.25 : 24,297.44 = 10,439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.25/24,297.44 = 10,439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.25x = 24,297.44 × 10,439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.25x = 253,657,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,657,567.71/17,611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.16

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