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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,939.51, 24,755.42 and 10,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,939.51, 24,755.42 and 10,282.88 is: 14,189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,939.51 : 24,755.42 = 10,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,939.51/24,755.42 = 10,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,939.51x = 24,755.42 × 10,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,939.51x = 254,556,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,556,838.02/17,939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.74

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