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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.38, 24,612.77 and 10,281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.38, 24,612.77 and 10,281.66 is: 14,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.38 : 24,612.77 = 10,281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.38/24,612.77 = 10,281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.38x = 24,612.77 × 10,281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.38x = 253,060,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,060,173.69/17,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.67

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