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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.66, 24,653.88 and 10,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.66, 24,653.88 and 10,313.88 is: 14,235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.66 : 24,653.88 = 10,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.66/24,653.88 = 10,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.66x = 24,653.88 × 10,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.66x = 254,277,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,277,159.85/17,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.12

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