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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.68, 24,468.44 and 10,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.68, 24,468.44 and 10,177.82 is: 14,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.68 : 24,468.44 = 10,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.68/24,468.44 = 10,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.68x = 24,468.44 × 10,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.68x = 249,035,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,035,378.00/17,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.66

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