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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.61, 24,570.95 and 10,253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.61, 24,570.95 and 10,253.39 is: 14,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.61 : 24,570.95 = 10,253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.61/24,570.95 = 10,253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.61x = 24,570.95 × 10,253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.61x = 251,935,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,935,358.90/17,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.01

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