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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.93, 24,011.72 and 10,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.93, 24,011.72 and 10,227.54 is: 14,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.93 : 24,011.72 = 10,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.93/24,011.72 = 10,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.93x = 24,011.72 × 10,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.93x = 245,580,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,580,826.77/17,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.52

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