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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.43, 24,790.59 and 10,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.43, 24,790.59 and 10,413.72 is: 14,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.43 : 24,790.59 = 10,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.43/24,790.59 = 10,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.43x = 24,790.59 × 10,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.43x = 258,162,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,162,262.89/17,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,369.15

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