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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.17, 24,513.72 and 10,205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.17, 24,513.72 and 10,205.19 is: 14,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.17 : 24,513.72 = 10,205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.17/24,513.72 = 10,205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.17x = 24,513.72 × 10,205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.17x = 250,167,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,167,170.21/17,764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.68

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