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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.89, 24,434.11 and 10,051.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.89, 24,434.11 and 10,051.89 is: 13,868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.89 : 24,434.11 = 10,051.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.89/24,434.11 = 10,051.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.89x = 24,434.11 × 10,051.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.89x = 245,608,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,608,906.90/17,709.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.46

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