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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,861.66, 24,647.88 and 10,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,861.66, 24,647.88 and 10,308.30 is: 14,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,861.66 : 24,647.88 = 10,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,861.66/24,647.88 = 10,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,861.66x = 24,647.88 × 10,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,861.66x = 254,077,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,077,741.40/17,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,224.76

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