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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.95, 24,787.52 and 10,409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.95, 24,787.52 and 10,409.73 is: 14,365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.95 : 24,787.52 = 10,409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.95/24,787.52 = 10,409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.95x = 24,787.52 × 10,409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.95x = 258,031,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,031,338.52/17,961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.45

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