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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.58, 24,525.54 and 10,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.58, 24,525.54 and 10,218.24 is: 14,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.58 : 24,525.54 = 10,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.58/24,525.54 = 10,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.58x = 24,525.54 × 10,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.58x = 250,607,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,607,853.85/17,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.61

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