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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.50, 24,207.27 and 10,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.50, 24,207.27 and 10,089.50 is: 13,923.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.50 : 24,207.27 = 10,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.50/24,207.27 = 10,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.50x = 24,207.27 × 10,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.50x = 244,239,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,239,250.67/17,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.51

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