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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.08, 24,575.86 and 10,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.08, 24,575.86 and 10,355.08 is: 14,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.08 : 24,575.86 = 10,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.08/24,575.86 = 10,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.08x = 24,575.86 × 10,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.08x = 254,484,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,484,996.37/17,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.23

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