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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.56, 24,788.34 and 10,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.56, 24,788.34 and 10,410.32 is: 14,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.56 : 24,788.34 = 10,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.56/24,788.34 = 10,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.56x = 24,788.34 × 10,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.56x = 258,054,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,054,551.67/17,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,367.05

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