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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.91, 24,606.46 and 10,273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.91, 24,606.46 and 10,273.79 is: 14,179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.91 : 24,606.46 = 10,273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.91/24,606.46 = 10,273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.91x = 24,606.46 × 10,273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.91x = 252,801,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,801,602.68/17,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.31

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