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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.03, 24,354.25 and 10,851.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.03, 24,354.25 and 10,851.41 is: 14,967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.03 : 24,354.25 = 10,851.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.03/24,354.25 = 10,851.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.03x = 24,354.25 × 10,851.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.03x = 264,277,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,277,908.35/17,657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,967.29

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