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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.77, 24,708.07 and 10,350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.77, 24,708.07 and 10,350.90 is: 14,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.77 : 24,708.07 = 10,350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.77/24,708.07 = 10,350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.77x = 24,708.07 × 10,350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.77x = 255,750,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,750,710.01/17,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.15

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