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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.96, 24,495.44 and 10,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.96, 24,495.44 and 10,192 is: 14,064.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.96 : 24,495.44 = 10,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.96/24,495.44 = 10,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.96x = 24,495.44 × 10,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.96x = 249,657,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,657,524.48/17,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,064.45

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