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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.59, 24,788.43 and 10,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.59, 24,788.43 and 10,410.39 is: 14,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.59 : 24,788.43 = 10,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.59/24,788.43 = 10,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.59x = 24,788.43 × 10,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.59x = 258,057,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,057,223.79/17,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.37

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