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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.65, 24,680.28 and 10,329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.65, 24,680.28 and 10,329.21 is: 14,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.65 : 24,680.28 = 10,329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.65/24,680.28 = 10,329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.65x = 24,680.28 × 10,329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.65x = 254,927,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,927,794.98/17,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.39

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