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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.54, 24,683.20 and 10,332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.54, 24,683.20 and 10,332.19 is: 14,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.54 : 24,683.20 = 10,332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.54/24,683.20 = 10,332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.54x = 24,683.20 × 10,332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.54x = 255,031,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,031,517.23/17,885.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.09

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