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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.49, 24,519.93 and 10,216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.49, 24,519.93 and 10,216.27 is: 14,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.49 : 24,519.93 = 10,216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.49/24,519.93 = 10,216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.49x = 24,519.93 × 10,216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.49x = 250,502,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,502,225.26/17,767.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.91

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