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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.66, 24,770.95 and 10,396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.66, 24,770.95 and 10,396.40 is: 14,346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.66 : 24,770.95 = 10,396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.66/24,770.95 = 10,396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.66x = 24,770.95 × 10,396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.66x = 257,528,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,528,554.73/17,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.47

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