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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.74, 24,503.72 and 10,204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.74, 24,503.72 and 10,204.52 is: 14,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.74 : 24,503.72 = 10,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.74/24,503.72 = 10,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.74x = 24,503.72 × 10,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.74x = 250,048,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,048,527.27/17,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.69

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