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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.52, 24,437.79 and 10,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.52, 24,437.79 and 10,151.73 is: 14,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.52 : 24,437.79 = 10,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.52/24,437.79 = 10,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.52x = 24,437.79 × 10,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.52x = 248,085,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,085,845.88/17,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.78

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