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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.52, 24,823.15 and 10,434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.52, 24,823.15 and 10,434.68 is: 14,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.52 : 24,823.15 = 10,434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.52/24,823.15 = 10,434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.52x = 24,823.15 × 10,434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.52x = 259,021,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,021,626.84/17,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,396.07

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