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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.11, 24,573.02 and 10,254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.11, 24,573.02 and 10,254.89 is: 14,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.11 : 24,573.02 = 10,254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.11/24,573.02 = 10,254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.11x = 24,573.02 × 10,254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.11x = 251,993,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,993,442.93/17,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.08

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