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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.62, 24,430.19 and 10,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.62, 24,430.19 and 10,153.22 is: 14,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.62 : 24,430.19 = 10,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.62/24,430.19 = 10,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.62x = 24,430.19 × 10,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.62x = 248,044,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,044,920.79/17,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.02

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