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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,834.88, 24,606.48 and 10,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,834.88, 24,606.48 and 10,381.44 is: 14,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,834.88 : 24,606.48 = 10,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,834.88/24,606.48 = 10,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,834.88x = 24,606.48 × 10,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,834.88x = 255,450,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450,695.73/17,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,323.10

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