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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.93, 24,613.34 and 10,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.93, 24,613.34 and 10,282.28 is: 14,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.93 : 24,613.34 = 10,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.93/24,613.34 = 10,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.93x = 24,613.34 × 10,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.93x = 253,081,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,081,079.14/17,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.40

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