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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.13, 24,612.42 and 10,281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.13, 24,612.42 and 10,281.42 is: 14,188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.13 : 24,612.42 = 10,281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.13/24,612.42 = 10,281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.13x = 24,612.42 × 10,281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.13x = 253,050,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,050,504.17/17,835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.32

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