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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.99, 24,703.39 and 10,347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.99, 24,703.39 and 10,347.87 is: 14,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.99 : 24,703.39 = 10,347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.99/24,703.39 = 10,347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.99x = 24,703.39 × 10,347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.99x = 255,627,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,627,330.37/17,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.47

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