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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.57, 24,651.84 and 10,310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.57, 24,651.84 and 10,310.22 is: 14,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.57 : 24,651.84 = 10,310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.57/24,651.84 = 10,310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.57x = 24,651.84 × 10,310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.57x = 254,165,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,165,932.47/17,863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.17

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