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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.52, 24,433.08 and 10,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.52, 24,433.08 and 10,151.08 is: 14,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.52 : 24,433.08 = 10,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.52/24,433.08 = 10,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.52x = 24,433.08 × 10,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.52x = 248,022,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,022,149.73/17,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.76

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