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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.63, 24,790.68 and 10,414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.63, 24,790.68 and 10,414.33 is: 14,370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.63 : 24,790.68 = 10,414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.63/24,790.68 = 10,414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.63x = 24,790.68 × 10,414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.63x = 258,178,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,178,322.44/17,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,370.68

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