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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.07, 24,821.65 and 10,330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.07, 24,821.65 and 10,330.74 is: 14,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.07 : 24,821.65 = 10,330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.07/24,821.65 = 10,330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.07x = 24,821.65 × 10,330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.07x = 256,425,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,425,967.32/17,985.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.71

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