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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.98, 24,664.46 and 10,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.98, 24,664.46 and 10,319.70 is: 14,241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.98 : 24,664.46 = 10,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.98/24,664.46 = 10,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.98x = 24,664.46 × 10,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.98x = 254,529,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,529,827.86/17,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.84

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