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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.99, 24,488.04 and 10,191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.99, 24,488.04 and 10,191.81 is: 14,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.99 : 24,488.04 = 10,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.99/24,488.04 = 10,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.99x = 24,488.04 × 10,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.99x = 249,577,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,577,375.18/17,744.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,064.67

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