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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.33, 24,772.03 and 10,289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.33, 24,772.03 and 10,289.11 is: 14,198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.33 : 24,772.03 = 10,289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.33/24,772.03 = 10,289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.33x = 24,772.03 × 10,289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.33x = 254,882,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,882,153.74/17,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,198.51

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