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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.76, 24,684.88 and 10,333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.76, 24,684.88 and 10,333.41 is: 14,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.76 : 24,684.88 = 10,333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.76/24,684.88 = 10,333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.76x = 24,684.88 × 10,333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.76x = 255,078,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,078,998.76/17,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.77

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