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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.38, 24,440.96 and 10,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.38, 24,440.96 and 10,158.32 is: 14,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.38 : 24,440.96 = 10,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.38/24,440.96 = 10,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.38x = 24,440.96 × 10,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.38x = 248,278,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,278,919.79/17,712.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.26

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