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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.78, 24,523.05 and 10,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.78, 24,523.05 and 10,219.30 is: 14,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.78 : 24,523.05 = 10,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.78/24,523.05 = 10,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.78x = 24,523.05 × 10,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.78x = 250,608,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,608,404.87/17,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.65

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