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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.73, 24,779.17 and 10,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.73, 24,779.17 and 10,402.60 is: 14,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.73 : 24,779.17 = 10,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.73/24,779.17 = 10,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.73x = 24,779.17 × 10,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.73x = 257,767,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,767,802.54/17,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.74

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