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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.48, 24,504.06 and 10,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.48, 24,504.06 and 10,303 is: 14,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.48 : 24,504.06 = 10,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.48/24,504.06 = 10,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.48x = 24,504.06 × 10,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.48x = 252,465,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,465,330.18/17,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.01

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