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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.64, 24,660.40 and 10,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.64, 24,660.40 and 10,315.20 is: 14,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.64 : 24,660.40 = 10,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.64/24,660.40 = 10,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.64x = 24,660.40 × 10,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.64x = 254,376,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,376,958.08/17,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.94

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