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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.52, 24,660.65 and 10,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.52, 24,660.65 and 10,313.66 is: 14,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.52 : 24,660.65 = 10,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.52/24,660.65 = 10,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.52x = 24,660.65 × 10,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.52x = 254,341,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,341,646.91/17,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.86

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