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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.41, 24,671.58 and 10,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.41, 24,671.58 and 10,326.63 is: 14,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.41 : 24,671.58 = 10,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.41/24,671.58 = 10,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.41x = 24,671.58 × 10,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.41x = 254,774,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,774,278.18/17,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.78

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