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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.03, 24,595.78 and 10,164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.03, 24,595.78 and 10,164.31 is: 14,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.03 : 24,595.78 = 10,164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.03/24,595.78 = 10,164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.03x = 24,595.78 × 10,164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.03x = 249,999,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,999,105.36/17,821.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.32

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