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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.08, 24,632.93 and 10,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.08, 24,632.93 and 10,292.91 is: 14,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.08 : 24,632.93 = 10,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.08/24,632.93 = 10,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.08x = 24,632.93 × 10,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.08x = 253,544,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,544,531.53/17,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.70

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