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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.39, 24,709.21 and 10,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.39, 24,709.21 and 10,354.73 is: 14,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.39 : 24,709.21 = 10,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.39/24,709.21 = 10,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.39x = 24,709.21 × 10,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.39x = 255,857,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,857,198.06/17,909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,286.20

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