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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.98, 24,792.12 and 10,414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.98, 24,792.12 and 10,414.74 is: 14,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.98 : 24,792.12 = 10,414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.98/24,792.12 = 10,414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.98x = 24,792.12 × 10,414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.98x = 258,203,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,203,483.85/17,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.80

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