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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.17, 24,712.14 and 10,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.17, 24,712.14 and 10,350.20 is: 14,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.17 : 24,712.14 = 10,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.17/24,712.14 = 10,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.17x = 24,712.14 × 10,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.17x = 255,775,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,775,467.87/17,905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.01

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