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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.62, 24,511.85 and 10,210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.62, 24,511.85 and 10,210.39 is: 14,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.62 : 24,511.85 = 10,210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.62/24,511.85 = 10,210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.62x = 24,511.85 × 10,210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.62x = 250,275,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,275,497.07/17,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.81

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