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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.97, 24,481.42 and 10,181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.97, 24,481.42 and 10,181.98 is: 14,050.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.97 : 24,481.42 = 10,181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.97/24,481.42 = 10,181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.97x = 24,481.42 × 10,181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.97x = 249,269,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,269,299.50/17,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.49

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