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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.68, 24,774.88 and 10,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.68, 24,774.88 and 10,502.08 is: 14,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.68 : 24,774.88 = 10,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.68/24,774.88 = 10,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.68x = 24,774.88 × 10,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.68x = 260,187,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,187,771.75/17,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.78

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