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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.92, 24,770.48 and 10,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.92, 24,770.48 and 10,399.68 is: 14,350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.92 : 24,770.48 = 10,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.92/24,770.48 = 10,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.92x = 24,770.48 × 10,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.92x = 257,605,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,605,013.45/17,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,350.52

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