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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.07, 24,567.50 and 14,585.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.07, 24,567.50 and 14,585.27 is: 20,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.07 : 24,567.50 = 14,585.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.07/24,567.50 = 14,585.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.07x = 24,567.50 × 14,585.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.07x = 358,323,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,323,534.35/17,777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.50

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