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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.83, 24,440.22 and 10,151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.83, 24,440.22 and 10,151.91 is: 14,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.83 : 24,440.22 = 10,151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.83/24,440.22 = 10,151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.83x = 24,440.22 × 10,151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.83x = 248,114,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,114,913.82/17,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.22

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