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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.73, 24,644.85 and 10,304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.73, 24,644.85 and 10,304.97 is: 14,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.73 : 24,644.85 = 10,304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.73/24,644.85 = 10,304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.73x = 24,644.85 × 10,304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.73x = 253,964,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,964,439.90/17,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.74

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