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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.54, 24,533.44 and 10,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.54, 24,533.44 and 10,223.67 is: 14,108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.54 : 24,533.44 = 10,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.54/24,533.44 = 10,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.54x = 24,533.44 × 10,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.54x = 250,821,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,821,768.97/17,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.12

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