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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.08, 24,614.50 and 10,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.08, 24,614.50 and 10,383.08 is: 14,329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.08 : 24,614.50 = 10,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.08/24,614.50 = 10,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.08x = 24,614.50 × 10,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.08x = 255,574,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,574,322.66/17,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,329.87

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