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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.08, 24,445.26 and 10,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.08, 24,445.26 and 10,261.08 is: 14,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.08 : 24,445.26 = 10,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.08/24,445.26 = 10,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.08x = 24,445.26 × 10,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.08x = 250,834,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,834,768.48/17,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.99

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