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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.83, 24,723.09 and 10,844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.83, 24,723.09 and 10,844.15 is: 14,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.83 : 24,723.09 = 10,844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.83/24,723.09 = 10,844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.83x = 24,723.09 × 10,844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.83x = 268,100,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,100,772.81/17,913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.14

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