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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.43, 24,437.72 and 10,155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.43, 24,437.72 and 10,155.05 is: 14,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.43 : 24,437.72 = 10,155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.43/24,437.72 = 10,155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.43x = 24,437.72 × 10,155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.43x = 248,166,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,166,171.69/17,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.01

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