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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.15, 24,686.49 and 10,333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.15, 24,686.49 and 10,333.71 is: 14,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.15 : 24,686.49 = 10,333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.15/24,686.49 = 10,333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.15x = 24,686.49 × 10,333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.15x = 255,103,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,103,028.58/17,886.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.60

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