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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.58, 24,544.82 and 10,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.58, 24,544.82 and 10,231.92 is: 14,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.58 : 24,544.82 = 10,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.58/24,544.82 = 10,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.58x = 24,544.82 × 10,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.58x = 251,140,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,140,660.23/17,785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.47

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