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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.55, 24,684.58 and 10,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.55, 24,684.58 and 10,333.19 is: 14,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.55 : 24,684.58 = 10,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.55/24,684.58 = 10,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.55x = 24,684.58 × 10,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.55x = 255,070,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,070,455.21/17,886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.47

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