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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.89, 24,774.54 and 10,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.89, 24,774.54 and 10,297.14 is: 14,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.89 : 24,774.54 = 10,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.89/24,774.54 = 10,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.89x = 24,774.54 × 10,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.89x = 255,106,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,106,906.82/17,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.38

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