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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.50, 24,570.99 and 10,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.50, 24,570.99 and 10,351.50 is: 14,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.50 : 24,570.99 = 10,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.50/24,570.99 = 10,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.50x = 24,570.99 × 10,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.50x = 254,346,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,346,602.99/17,803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,286.33

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