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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.30, 24,569.89 and 10,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.30, 24,569.89 and 10,247.88 is: 14,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.30 : 24,569.89 = 10,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.30/24,569.89 = 10,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.30x = 24,569.89 × 10,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.30x = 251,789,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,789,284.33/17,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.05

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