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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.80, 24,588.87 and 10,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.80, 24,588.87 and 10,265.54 is: 14,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.80 : 24,588.87 = 10,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.80/24,588.87 = 10,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.80x = 24,588.87 × 10,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.80x = 252,417,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,417,867.10/17,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,165.02

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