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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.03, 24,439.85 and 10,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.03, 24,439.85 and 10,153.22 is: 14,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.03 : 24,439.85 = 10,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.03/24,439.85 = 10,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.03x = 24,439.85 × 10,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.03x = 248,143,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,143,173.82/17,707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.82

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