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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.60, 24,441.38 and 10,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.60, 24,441.38 and 10,159.06 is: 14,019.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.60 : 24,441.38 = 10,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.60/24,441.38 = 10,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.60x = 24,441.38 × 10,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.60x = 248,301,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,301,372.10/17,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.93

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