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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.95, 24,788.90 and 10,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.95, 24,788.90 and 10,410.73 is: 14,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.95 : 24,788.90 = 10,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.95/24,788.90 = 10,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.95x = 24,788.90 × 10,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.95x = 258,070,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,070,544.90/17,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.82

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