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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.84, 24,507.26 and 10,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.84, 24,507.26 and 10,206.19 is: 14,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.84 : 24,507.26 = 10,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.84/24,507.26 = 10,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.84x = 24,507.26 × 10,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.84x = 250,125,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,125,578.37/17,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.77

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