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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.06, 24,437.21 and 10,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.06, 24,437.21 and 10,154.67 is: 14,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.06 : 24,437.21 = 10,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.06/24,437.21 = 10,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.06x = 24,437.21 × 10,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.06x = 248,151,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,151,752.50/17,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.50

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