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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.89, 24,531.05 and 10,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.89, 24,531.05 and 10,606.88 is: 14,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.89 : 24,531.05 = 10,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.89/24,531.05 = 10,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.89x = 24,531.05 × 10,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.89x = 260,197,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,197,991.47/17,778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.22

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