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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.92, 24,788.80 and 10,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.92, 24,788.80 and 10,410.24 is: 14,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.92 : 24,788.80 = 10,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.92/24,788.80 = 10,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.92x = 24,788.80 × 10,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.92x = 258,057,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,057,357.31/17,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.91

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