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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.72, 24,447.96 and 10,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.72, 24,447.96 and 10,163.28 is: 14,025.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.72 : 24,447.96 = 10,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.72/24,447.96 = 10,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.72x = 24,447.96 × 10,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.72x = 248,471,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,471,462.91/17,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.48

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