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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.80, 24,444.63 and 10,164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.80, 24,444.63 and 10,164.54 is: 14,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.80 : 24,444.63 = 10,164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.80/24,444.63 = 10,164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.80x = 24,444.63 × 10,164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.80x = 248,468,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,468,419.42/17,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.83

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