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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.81, 24,707.73 and 10,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.81, 24,707.73 and 10,347.09 is: 14,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.81 : 24,707.73 = 10,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.81/24,707.73 = 10,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.81x = 24,707.73 × 10,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.81x = 255,653,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,653,106.01/17,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.85

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