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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,834.63, 24,611.73 and 10,280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,834.63, 24,611.73 and 10,280.91 is: 14,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,834.63 : 24,611.73 = 10,280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,834.63/24,611.73 = 10,280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,834.63x = 24,611.73 × 10,280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,834.63x = 253,031,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,031,073.37/17,834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.63

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