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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,838.64, 24,619.92 and 10,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,838.64, 24,619.92 and 10,283.56 is: 14,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,838.64 : 24,619.92 = 10,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,838.64/24,619.92 = 10,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,838.64x = 24,619.92 × 10,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,838.64x = 253,180,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,180,424.52/17,838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.81

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