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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,780.06, 24,535.31 and 9,822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,780.06, 24,535.31 and 9,822.22 is: 13,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,780.06 : 24,535.31 = 9,822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,780.06/24,535.31 = 9,822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,780.06x = 24,535.31 × 9,822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,780.06x = 240,991,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,991,102.14/17,780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.01

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