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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.43, 24,644.39 and 10,304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.43, 24,644.39 and 10,304.78 is: 14,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.43 : 24,644.39 = 10,304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.43/24,644.39 = 10,304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.43x = 24,644.39 × 10,304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.43x = 253,954,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,954,842.44/17,858.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.45

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