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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,829.08, 24,609.59 and 10,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,829.08, 24,609.59 and 10,280.44 is: 14,190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,829.08 : 24,609.59 = 10,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,829.08/24,609.59 = 10,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,829.08x = 24,609.59 × 10,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,829.08x = 252,997,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,997,377.60/17,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.16

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