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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.49, 24,819.35 and 10,329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.49, 24,819.35 and 10,329.57 is: 14,256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.49 : 24,819.35 = 10,329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.49/24,819.35 = 10,329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.49x = 24,819.35 × 10,329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.49x = 256,373,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,373,161.53/17,983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.03

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