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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.91, 24,767.70 and 10,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.91, 24,767.70 and 10,292.18 is: 14,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.91 : 24,767.70 = 10,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.91/24,767.70 = 10,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.91x = 24,767.70 × 10,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.91x = 254,913,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,913,502.75/17,945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.55

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