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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.95, 24,717.90 and 10,358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.95, 24,717.90 and 10,358.14 is: 14,293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.95 : 24,717.90 = 10,358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.95/24,717.90 = 10,358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.95x = 24,717.90 × 10,358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.95x = 256,031,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,031,345.12/17,912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.09

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