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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.54, 24,595.98 and 10,270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.54, 24,595.98 and 10,270.06 is: 14,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.54 : 24,595.98 = 10,270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.54/24,595.98 = 10,270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.54x = 24,595.98 × 10,270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.54x = 252,602,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,602,190.36/17,822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.19

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