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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.64, 24,615.78 and 10,280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.64, 24,615.78 and 10,280.53 is: 14,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.64 : 24,615.78 = 10,280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.64/24,615.78 = 10,280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.64x = 24,615.78 × 10,280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.64x = 253,063,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,063,264.76/17,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.63

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