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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.91, 24,482.71 and 10,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.91, 24,482.71 and 10,182.92 is: 14,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.91 : 24,482.71 = 10,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.91/24,482.71 = 10,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.91x = 24,482.71 × 10,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.91x = 249,305,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,305,477.31/17,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.78

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