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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.20, 24,445.38 and 10,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.20, 24,445.38 and 10,058.89 is: 13,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.20 : 24,445.38 = 10,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.20/24,445.38 = 10,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.20x = 24,445.38 × 10,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.20x = 245,893,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,893,388.43/17,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.15

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