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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.77, 24,520.51 and 10,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.77, 24,520.51 and 10,214.90 is: 14,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.77 : 24,520.51 = 10,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.77/24,520.51 = 10,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.77x = 24,520.51 × 10,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.77x = 250,474,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,474,557.60/17,768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.34

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