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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.18, 24,230.67 and 10,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.18, 24,230.67 and 10,483.28 is: 14,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.18 : 24,230.67 = 10,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.18/24,230.67 = 10,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.18x = 24,230.67 × 10,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.18x = 254,016,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,016,898.20/17,558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,467.15

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