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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.57, 24,663.88 and 10,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.57, 24,663.88 and 10,319.28 is: 14,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.57 : 24,663.88 = 10,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.57/24,663.88 = 10,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.57x = 24,663.88 × 10,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.57x = 254,513,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,513,483.61/17,871.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.25

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