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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.72, 24,789.93 and 10,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.72, 24,789.93 and 10,414.44 is: 14,371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.72 : 24,789.93 = 10,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.72/24,789.93 = 10,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.72x = 24,789.93 × 10,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.72x = 258,173,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,173,238.59/17,963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.93

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