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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.17, 24,524.80 and 11,310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.17, 24,524.80 and 11,310.58 is: 15,607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.17 : 24,524.80 = 11,310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.17/24,524.80 = 11,310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.17x = 24,524.80 × 11,310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.17x = 277,389,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,389,712.38/17,773.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.22

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