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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,787.77, 24,544.62 and 10,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,787.77, 24,544.62 and 10,231.22 is: 14,117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,787.77 : 24,544.62 = 10,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,787.77/24,544.62 = 10,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,787.77x = 24,544.62 × 10,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,787.77x = 251,121,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,121,284.31/17,787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.64

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