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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,938.23, 24,751.96 and 10,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,938.23, 24,751.96 and 10,383.08 is: 14,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,938.23 : 24,751.96 = 10,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,938.23/24,751.96 = 10,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,938.23x = 24,751.96 × 10,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,938.23x = 257,001,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,001,528.92/17,938.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.03

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