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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754, 24,503.76 and 10,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754, 24,503.76 and 10,302 is: 14,218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754 : 24,503.76 = 10,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754/24,503.76 = 10,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754x = 24,503.76 × 10,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754x = 252,437,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,437,735.52/17,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,218.64

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