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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.91, 24,481.33 and 10,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.91, 24,481.33 and 10,181.92 is: 14,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.91 : 24,481.33 = 10,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.91/24,481.33 = 10,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.91x = 24,481.33 × 10,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.91x = 249,266,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,266,891.22/17,740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.40

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