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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.17, 24,555.90 and 10,241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.17, 24,555.90 and 10,241.88 is: 14,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.17 : 24,555.90 = 10,241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.17/24,555.90 = 10,241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.17x = 24,555.90 × 10,241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.17x = 251,498,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,498,527.41/17,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.15

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