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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.58, 24,575.17 and 10,354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.58, 24,575.17 and 10,354.58 is: 14,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.58 : 24,575.17 = 10,354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.58/24,575.17 = 10,354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.58x = 24,575.17 × 10,354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.58x = 254,465,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,465,563.78/17,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.54

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