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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.58, 24,668.70 and 10,318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.58, 24,668.70 and 10,318.86 is: 14,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.58 : 24,668.70 = 10,318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.58/24,668.70 = 10,318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.58x = 24,668.70 × 10,318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.58x = 254,552,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,552,861.68/17,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.85

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