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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,786.44, 24,546.90 and 10,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,786.44, 24,546.90 and 10,333 is: 14,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,786.44 : 24,546.90 = 10,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,786.44/24,546.90 = 10,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,786.44x = 24,546.90 × 10,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,786.44x = 253,643,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,643,117.70/17,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.48

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