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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.61, 24,644.97 and 10,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.61, 24,644.97 and 10,305.26 is: 14,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.61 : 24,644.97 = 10,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.61/24,644.97 = 10,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.61x = 24,644.97 × 10,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.61x = 253,972,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,972,700.32/17,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,221.31

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