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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,878.62, 24,673.68 and 10,325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,878.62, 24,673.68 and 10,325.27 is: 14,249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,878.62 : 24,673.68 = 10,325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,878.62/24,673.68 = 10,325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,878.62x = 24,673.68 × 10,325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,878.62x = 254,762,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,762,469.58/17,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.56

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