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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,780.96, 24,540.72 and 10,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,780.96, 24,540.72 and 10,333.28 is: 14,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,780.96 : 24,540.72 = 10,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,780.96/24,540.72 = 10,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,780.96x = 24,540.72 × 10,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,780.96x = 253,586,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,586,131.16/17,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.67

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