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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.97, 24,685.17 and 10,333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.97, 24,685.17 and 10,333.62 is: 14,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.97 : 24,685.17 = 10,333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.97/24,685.17 = 10,333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.97x = 24,685.17 × 10,333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.97x = 255,087,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,087,166.42/17,886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.06

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