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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.05, 24,612.63 and 10,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.05, 24,612.63 and 10,281.24 is: 14,188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.05 : 24,612.63 = 10,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.05/24,612.63 = 10,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.05x = 24,612.63 × 10,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.05x = 253,048,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,048,335.42/17,835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.26

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