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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,829.91, 24,607.84 and 10,274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,829.91, 24,607.84 and 10,274.79 is: 14,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,829.91 : 24,607.84 = 10,274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,829.91/24,607.84 = 10,274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,829.91x = 24,607.84 × 10,274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,829.91x = 252,840,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,840,388.35/17,829.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.69

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