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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.41, 24,678.98 and 10,330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.41, 24,678.98 and 10,330.54 is: 14,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.41 : 24,678.98 = 10,330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.41/24,678.98 = 10,330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.41x = 24,678.98 × 10,330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.41x = 254,947,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,947,190.05/17,885.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.48

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