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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.43, 24,451.29 and 10,166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.43, 24,451.29 and 10,166.07 is: 14,029.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.43 : 24,451.29 = 10,166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.43/24,451.29 = 10,166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.43x = 24,451.29 × 10,166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.43x = 248,573,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,573,525.73/17,717.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.89

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