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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.48, 24,491.55 and 10,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.48, 24,491.55 and 10,195.28 is: 14,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.48 : 24,491.55 = 10,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.48/24,491.55 = 10,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.48x = 24,491.55 × 10,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.48x = 249,698,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,698,087.43/17,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,069.49

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