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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.22, 24,609.28 and 10,279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.22, 24,609.28 and 10,279.58 is: 14,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.22 : 24,609.28 = 10,279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.22/24,609.28 = 10,279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.22x = 24,609.28 × 10,279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.22x = 252,973,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,973,062.50/17,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.50

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