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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.98, 24,575.96 and 10,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.98, 24,575.96 and 10,253.62 is: 14,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.98 : 24,575.96 = 10,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.98/24,575.96 = 10,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.98x = 24,575.96 × 10,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.98x = 251,992,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,992,554.98/17,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.34

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