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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.77, 24,656.31 and 10,315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.77, 24,656.31 and 10,315.62 is: 14,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.77 : 24,656.31 = 10,315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.77/24,656.31 = 10,315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.77x = 24,656.31 × 10,315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.77x = 254,345,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,345,124.56/17,869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.26

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