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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.08, 24,150.54 and 10,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.08, 24,150.54 and 10,049.08 is: 13,867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.08 : 24,150.54 = 10,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.08/24,150.54 = 10,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.08x = 24,150.54 × 10,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.08x = 242,690,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,690,708.50/17,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.18

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