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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.38, 24,442.33 and 10,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.38, 24,442.33 and 10,159.32 is: 14,018.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.38 : 24,442.33 = 10,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.38/24,442.33 = 10,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.38x = 24,442.33 × 10,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.38x = 248,317,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,317,452.02/17,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.64

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