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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.49, 24,610.92 and 10,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.49, 24,610.92 and 10,281.76 is: 14,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.49 : 24,610.92 = 10,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.49/24,610.92 = 10,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.49x = 24,610.92 × 10,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.49x = 253,043,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,043,572.82/17,835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.64

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