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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.99, 24,612.84 and 10,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.99, 24,612.84 and 10,283.67 is: 14,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.99 : 24,612.84 = 10,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.99/24,612.84 = 10,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.99x = 24,612.84 × 10,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.99x = 253,110,324.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,110,324.32/17,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.99

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