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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,837.81, 24,615.92 and 10,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,837.81, 24,615.92 and 10,284.15 is: 14,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,837.81 : 24,615.92 = 10,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,837.81/24,615.92 = 10,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,837.81x = 24,615.92 × 10,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,837.81x = 253,153,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,153,813.67/17,837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.98

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