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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.38, 24,464.56 and 10,176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.38, 24,464.56 and 10,176.81 is: 14,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.38 : 24,464.56 = 10,176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.38/24,464.56 = 10,176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.38x = 24,464.56 × 10,176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.38x = 248,971,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,971,178.85/17,725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,046.03

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