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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.49, 24,789.88 and 10,410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.49, 24,789.88 and 10,410.38 is: 14,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.49 : 24,789.88 = 10,410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.49/24,789.88 = 10,410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.49x = 24,789.88 × 10,410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.49x = 258,072,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,072,070.95/17,963.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.48

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