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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.47, 24,713.98 and 10,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.47, 24,713.98 and 10,356.50 is: 14,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.47 : 24,713.98 = 10,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.47/24,713.98 = 10,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.47x = 24,713.98 × 10,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.47x = 255,950,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,950,369.76/17,908.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.14

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