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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.06, 24,710.94 and 10,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.06, 24,710.94 and 10,249 is: 14,144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.06 : 24,710.94 = 10,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.06/24,710.94 = 10,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.06x = 24,710.94 × 10,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.06x = 253,262,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,262,424.06/17,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.74

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