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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.06, 24,438.94 and 10,156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.06, 24,438.94 and 10,156.03 is: 14,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.06 : 24,438.94 = 10,156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.06/24,438.94 = 10,156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.06x = 24,438.94 × 10,156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.06x = 248,202,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,202,521.32/17,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.78

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