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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682, 24,402.48 and 10,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682, 24,402.48 and 10,130.68 is: 13,981.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682 : 24,402.48 = 10,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682/24,402.48 = 10,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682x = 24,402.48 × 10,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682x = 247,213,716.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,213,716.09/17,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.09

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