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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.09, 24,718.35 and 10,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.09, 24,718.35 and 10,358.82 is: 14,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.09 : 24,718.35 = 10,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.09/24,718.35 = 10,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.09x = 24,718.35 × 10,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.09x = 256,052,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,052,938.35/17,913.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.18

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