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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.16, 24,583.44 and 10,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.16, 24,583.44 and 10,741 is: 14,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.16 : 24,583.44 = 10,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.16/24,583.44 = 10,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.16x = 24,583.44 × 10,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.16x = 264,050,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,050,729.04/17,814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,822.52

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