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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.98, 24,671.43 and 10,327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.98, 24,671.43 and 10,327.32 is: 14,248.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.98 : 24,671.43 = 10,327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.98/24,671.43 = 10,327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.98x = 24,671.43 × 10,327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.98x = 254,789,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,789,752.47/17,881.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.41

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