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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.50, 24,519.94 and 10,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.50, 24,519.94 and 10,216.28 is: 14,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.50 : 24,519.94 = 10,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.50/24,519.94 = 10,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.50x = 24,519.94 × 10,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.50x = 250,502,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,502,572.62/17,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.92

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