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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.98, 24,591.06 and 10,267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.98, 24,591.06 and 10,267.25 is: 14,166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.98 : 24,591.06 = 10,267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.98/24,591.06 = 10,267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.98x = 24,591.06 × 10,267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.98x = 252,482,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,482,437.83/17,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.91

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