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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.94, 24,718.97 and 10,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.94, 24,718.97 and 10,357.54 is: 14,293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.94 : 24,718.97 = 10,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.94/24,718.97 = 10,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.94x = 24,718.97 × 10,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.94x = 256,027,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,027,684.63/17,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.69

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