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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,742.61, 24,483.97 and 10,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,742.61, 24,483.97 and 10,183.62 is: 14,052.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,742.61 : 24,483.97 = 10,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,742.61/24,483.97 = 10,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,742.61x = 24,483.97 × 10,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,742.61x = 249,335,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,335,413.39/17,742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.92

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