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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.97, 24,683.79 and 10,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.97, 24,683.79 and 10,332.62 is: 14,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.97 : 24,683.79 = 10,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.97/24,683.79 = 10,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.97x = 24,683.79 × 10,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.97x = 255,048,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,048,222.23/17,885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.68

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