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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.25, 24,444.92 and 10,161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.25, 24,444.92 and 10,161.19 is: 14,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.25 : 24,444.92 = 10,161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.25/24,444.92 = 10,161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.25x = 24,444.92 × 10,161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.25x = 248,389,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,389,476.65/17,715.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.22

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