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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.87, 24,430.53 and 10,153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.87, 24,430.53 and 10,153.47 is: 14,007.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.87 : 24,430.53 = 10,153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.87/24,430.53 = 10,153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.87x = 24,430.53 × 10,153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.87x = 248,054,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,054,531.29/17,708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.36

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