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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.23, 24,778.60 and 10,404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.23, 24,778.60 and 10,404.11 is: 14,355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.23 : 24,778.60 = 10,404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.23/24,778.60 = 10,404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.23x = 24,778.60 × 10,404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.23x = 257,799,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,799,280.05/17,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.49

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