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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.15, 24,771.37 and 10,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.15, 24,771.37 and 10,398.72 is: 14,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.15 : 24,771.37 = 10,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.15/24,771.37 = 10,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.15x = 24,771.37 × 10,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.15x = 257,590,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,590,627.04/17,955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.34

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