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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.77, 24,673.88 and 10,329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.77, 24,673.88 and 10,329.09 is: 14,250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.77 : 24,673.88 = 10,329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.77/24,673.88 = 10,329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.77x = 24,673.88 × 10,329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.77x = 254,858,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,858,675.52/17,883.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.84

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