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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.43, 24,446.61 and 10,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.43, 24,446.61 and 10,160.64 is: 14,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.43 : 24,446.61 = 10,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.43/24,446.61 = 10,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.43x = 24,446.61 × 10,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.43x = 248,393,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,393,203.43/17,714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.08

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