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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.95, 24,444.50 and 10,155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.95, 24,444.50 and 10,155.02 is: 14,013.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.95 : 24,444.50 = 10,155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.95/24,444.50 = 10,155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.95x = 24,444.50 × 10,155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.95x = 248,234,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,234,213.39/17,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.49

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