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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.51, 24,449.49 and 10,162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.51, 24,449.49 and 10,162.75 is: 14,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.51 : 24,449.49 = 10,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.51/24,449.49 = 10,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.51x = 24,449.49 × 10,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.51x = 248,474,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,474,054.50/17,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.42

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