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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.94, 24,492.90 and 10,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.94, 24,492.90 and 10,197.27 is: 14,070.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.94 : 24,492.90 = 10,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.94/24,492.90 = 10,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.94x = 24,492.90 × 10,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.94x = 249,760,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,760,714.38/17,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.28

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