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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.36, 24,788.09 and 10,411.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.36, 24,788.09 and 10,411.23 is: 14,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.36 : 24,788.09 = 10,411.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.36/24,788.09 = 10,411.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.36x = 24,788.09 × 10,411.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.36x = 258,074,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,074,454.19/17,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.32

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