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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.41, 24,442.50 and 10,159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.41, 24,442.50 and 10,159.87 is: 14,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.41 : 24,442.50 = 10,159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.41/24,442.50 = 10,159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.41x = 24,442.50 × 10,159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.41x = 248,332,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,332,622.48/17,711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.05

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