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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.61, 24,759.19 and 10,389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.61, 24,759.19 and 10,389.45 is: 14,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.61 : 24,759.19 = 10,389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.61/24,759.19 = 10,389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.61x = 24,759.19 × 10,389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.61x = 257,234,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,234,340.57/17,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.51

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