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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.94, 24,453.54 and 10,166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.94, 24,453.54 and 10,166.42 is: 14,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.94 : 24,453.54 = 10,166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.94/24,453.54 = 10,166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.94x = 24,453.54 × 10,166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.94x = 248,604,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,604,958.13/17,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.67

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