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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.98, 24,663.08 and 10,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.98, 24,663.08 and 10,318.70 is: 14,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.98 : 24,663.08 = 10,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.98/24,663.08 = 10,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.98x = 24,663.08 × 10,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.98x = 254,490,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,490,872.00/17,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.46

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