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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.91, 24,444.44 and 10,160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.91, 24,444.44 and 10,160.85 is: 14,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.91 : 24,444.44 = 10,160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.91/24,444.44 = 10,160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.91x = 24,444.44 × 10,160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.91x = 248,376,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,376,221.91/17,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.75

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