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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.53, 24,590.63 and 10,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.53, 24,590.63 and 10,265.84 is: 14,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.53 : 24,590.63 = 10,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.53/24,590.63 = 10,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.53x = 24,590.63 × 10,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.53x = 252,443,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,443,350.13/17,819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.67

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