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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.65, 24,687.18 and 10,334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.65, 24,687.18 and 10,334.21 is: 14,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.65 : 24,687.18 = 10,334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.65/24,687.18 = 10,334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.65x = 24,687.18 × 10,334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.65x = 255,122,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,122,502.43/17,886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.29

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