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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.73, 24,653.07 and 10,311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.73, 24,653.07 and 10,311.45 is: 14,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.73 : 24,653.07 = 10,311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.73/24,653.07 = 10,311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.73x = 24,653.07 × 10,311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.73x = 254,208,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,208,898.65/17,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.45

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