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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.88, 24,651.35 and 10,311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.88, 24,651.35 and 10,311.56 is: 14,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.88 : 24,651.35 = 10,311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.88/24,651.35 = 10,311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.88x = 24,651.35 × 10,311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.88x = 254,193,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,193,751.35/17,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.48

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