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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.61, 24,688.81 and 10,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.61, 24,688.81 and 10,336.26 is: 14,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.61 : 24,688.81 = 10,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.61/24,688.81 = 10,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.61x = 24,688.81 × 10,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.61x = 255,189,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,189,959.25/17,889.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.71

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