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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.94, 24,483.02 and 10,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.94, 24,483.02 and 10,183.02 is: 14,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.94 : 24,483.02 = 10,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.94/24,483.02 = 10,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.94x = 24,483.02 × 10,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.94x = 249,311,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,311,082.32/17,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.08

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