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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.32, 24,660.77 and 10,317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.32, 24,660.77 and 10,317.03 is: 14,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.32 : 24,660.77 = 10,317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.32/24,660.77 = 10,317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.32x = 24,660.77 × 10,317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.32x = 254,425,868.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,425,868.05/17,869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.14

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