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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.39, 24,684.36 and 10,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.39, 24,684.36 and 10,333.04 is: 14,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.39 : 24,684.36 = 10,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.39/24,684.36 = 10,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.39x = 24,684.36 × 10,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.39x = 255,064,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,064,375.21/17,886.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.25

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