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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.41, 24,441.12 and 10,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.41, 24,441.12 and 10,158.87 is: 14,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.41 : 24,441.12 = 10,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.41/24,441.12 = 10,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.41x = 24,441.12 × 10,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.41x = 248,294,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,294,160.73/17,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.67

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