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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.44, 24,595.20 and 10,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.44, 24,595.20 and 10,368 is: 14,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.44 : 24,595.20 = 10,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.44/24,595.20 = 10,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.44x = 24,595.20 × 10,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.44x = 255,003,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,003,033.60/17,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.78

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