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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.93, 24,696.18 and 10,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.93, 24,696.18 and 10,344.96 is: 14,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.93 : 24,696.18 = 10,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.93/24,696.18 = 10,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.93x = 24,696.18 × 10,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.93x = 255,480,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,480,970.89/17,897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.33

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