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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.78, 24,255.22 and 10,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.78, 24,255.22 and 10,020.89 is: 13,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.78 : 24,255.22 = 10,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.78/24,255.22 = 10,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.78x = 24,255.22 × 10,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.78x = 243,058,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,058,927.13/17,575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.20

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