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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.99, 24,454.77 and 10,167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.99, 24,454.77 and 10,167.49 is: 14,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.99 : 24,454.77 = 10,167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.99/24,454.77 = 10,167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.99x = 24,454.77 × 10,167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.99x = 248,643,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,643,568.29/17,720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.02

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