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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.63, 24,709.78 and 10,352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.63, 24,709.78 and 10,352.51 is: 14,284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.63 : 24,709.78 = 10,352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.63/24,709.78 = 10,352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.63x = 24,709.78 × 10,352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.63x = 255,808,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,808,244.55/17,907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,284.87

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