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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.63, 24,649.62 and 10,310.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.63, 24,649.62 and 10,310.31 is: 14,227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.63 : 24,649.62 = 10,310.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.63/24,649.62 = 10,310.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.63x = 24,649.62 × 10,310.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.63x = 254,145,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,145,223.58/17,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.76

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