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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.13, 24,644.06 and 10,307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.13, 24,644.06 and 10,307.46 is: 14,221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.13 : 24,644.06 = 10,307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.13/24,644.06 = 10,307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.13x = 24,644.06 × 10,307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.13x = 254,017,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,017,688.46/17,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,221.02

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