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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.76, 24,639.84 and 10,297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.76, 24,639.84 and 10,297.71 is: 14,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.76 : 24,639.84 = 10,297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.76/24,639.84 = 10,297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.76x = 24,639.84 × 10,297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.76x = 253,733,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,733,926.77/17,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.59

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