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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.08, 24,675.81 and 10,326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.08, 24,675.81 and 10,326.83 is: 14,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.08 : 24,675.81 = 10,326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.08/24,675.81 = 10,326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.08x = 24,675.81 × 10,326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.08x = 254,822,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,822,894.98/17,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.98

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