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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.04, 24,445.50 and 10,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.04, 24,445.50 and 10,160.70 is: 14,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.04 : 24,445.50 = 10,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.04/24,445.50 = 10,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.04x = 24,445.50 × 10,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.04x = 248,383,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,383,391.85/17,714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.84

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