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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.74, 24,658.60 and 10,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.74, 24,658.60 and 10,315.46 is: 14,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.74 : 24,658.60 = 10,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.74/24,658.60 = 10,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.74x = 24,658.60 × 10,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.74x = 254,364,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,364,801.96/17,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.98

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