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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635, 24,336.30 and 10,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635, 24,336.30 and 10,183 is: 14,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635 : 24,336.30 = 10,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635/24,336.30 = 10,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635x = 24,336.30 × 10,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635x = 247,816,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,816,542.90/17,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.54

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