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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.40, 24,521.58 and 10,217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.40, 24,521.58 and 10,217.22 is: 14,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.40 : 24,521.58 = 10,217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.40/24,521.58 = 10,217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.40x = 24,521.58 × 10,217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.40x = 250,542,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,542,377.61/17,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,100.45

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