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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.40, 24,481.22 and 10,187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.40, 24,481.22 and 10,187.10 is: 14,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.40 : 24,481.22 = 10,187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.40/24,481.22 = 10,187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.40x = 24,481.22 × 10,187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.40x = 249,392,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,392,636.26/17,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.48

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