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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.41, 24,667.44 and 10,323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.41, 24,667.44 and 10,323.63 is: 14,248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.41 : 24,667.44 = 10,323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.41/24,667.44 = 10,323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.41x = 24,667.44 × 10,323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.41x = 254,657,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,657,523.61/17,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.64

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