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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.57, 24,442.38 and 10,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.57, 24,442.38 and 10,159.22 is: 14,019.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.57 : 24,442.38 = 10,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.57/24,442.38 = 10,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.57x = 24,442.38 × 10,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.57x = 248,315,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,315,515.74/17,712.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.17

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