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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.43, 24,441.87 and 10,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.43, 24,441.87 and 10,158.06 is: 14,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.43 : 24,441.87 = 10,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.43/24,441.87 = 10,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.43x = 24,441.87 × 10,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.43x = 248,281,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,281,981.97/17,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.18

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