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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.65, 24,517.10 and 10,207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.65, 24,517.10 and 10,207.63 is: 14,086.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.65 : 24,517.10 = 10,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.65/24,517.10 = 10,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.65x = 24,517.10 × 10,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.65x = 250,261,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,261,311.85/17,766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,086.02

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