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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.53, 24,523.39 and 10,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.53, 24,523.39 and 10,218.30 is: 14,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.53 : 24,523.39 = 10,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.53/24,523.39 = 10,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.53x = 24,523.39 × 10,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.53x = 250,587,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,587,414.79/17,769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.09

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