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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.91, 24,441.81 and 10,159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.91, 24,441.81 and 10,159.37 is: 14,020.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.91 : 24,441.81 = 10,159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.91/24,441.81 = 10,159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.91x = 24,441.81 × 10,159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.91x = 248,313,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,313,391.26/17,710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.36

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