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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.73, 24,658.43 and 10,791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.73, 24,658.43 and 10,791.63 is: 14,895.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.73 : 24,658.43 = 10,791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.73/24,658.43 = 10,791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.73x = 24,658.43 × 10,791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.73x = 266,104,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,104,598.98/17,864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.53

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