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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,878.03, 24,675.27 and 10,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,878.03, 24,675.27 and 10,325.59 is: 14,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,878.03 : 24,675.27 = 10,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,878.03/24,675.27 = 10,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,878.03x = 24,675.27 × 10,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,878.03x = 254,786,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,786,721.16/17,878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.39

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