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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.68, 24,780.36 and 10,405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.68, 24,780.36 and 10,405.24 is: 14,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.68 : 24,780.36 = 10,405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.68/24,780.36 = 10,405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.68x = 24,780.36 × 10,405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.68x = 257,845,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,845,593.09/17,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.32

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