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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.76, 24,718.36 and 10,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.76, 24,718.36 and 10,358.08 is: 14,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.76 : 24,718.36 = 10,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.76/24,718.36 = 10,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.76x = 24,718.36 × 10,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.76x = 256,034,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,034,750.35/17,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.23

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