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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.81, 24,451.81 and 10,166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.81, 24,451.81 and 10,166.45 is: 14,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.81 : 24,451.81 = 10,166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.81/24,451.81 = 10,166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.81x = 24,451.81 × 10,166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.81x = 248,587,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,587,956.10/17,717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.40

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