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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.83, 24,444.36 and 10,154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.83, 24,444.36 and 10,154.91 is: 14,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.83 : 24,444.36 = 10,154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.83/24,444.36 = 10,154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.83x = 24,444.36 × 10,154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.83x = 248,230,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,230,275.81/17,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.36

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