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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.98, 24,689.32 and 10,336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.98, 24,689.32 and 10,336.62 is: 14,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.98 : 24,689.32 = 10,336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.98/24,689.32 = 10,336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.98x = 24,689.32 × 10,336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.98x = 255,204,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,204,118.90/17,889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.20

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