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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.59, 24,516.66 and 10,214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.59, 24,516.66 and 10,214.25 is: 14,094.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.59 : 24,516.66 = 10,214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.59/24,516.66 = 10,214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.59x = 24,516.66 × 10,214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.59x = 250,419,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,419,294.41/17,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.16

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