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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.62, 24,831.44 and 10,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.62, 24,831.44 and 10,444.22 is: 14,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.62 : 24,831.44 = 10,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.62/24,831.44 = 10,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.62x = 24,831.44 × 10,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.62x = 259,344,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,344,845.90/17,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,414.76

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