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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.72, 24,553.38 and 10,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.72, 24,553.38 and 10,338.28 is: 14,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.72 : 24,553.38 = 10,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.72/24,553.38 = 10,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.72x = 24,553.38 × 10,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.72x = 253,839,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,839,717.39/17,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,267.29

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