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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.63, 24,690.84 and 10,336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.63, 24,690.84 and 10,336.25 is: 14,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.63 : 24,690.84 = 10,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.63/24,690.84 = 10,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.63x = 24,690.84 × 10,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.63x = 255,210,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,210,519.81/17,889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.84

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