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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.77, 24,791.33 and 10,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.77, 24,791.33 and 10,413.82 is: 14,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.77 : 24,791.33 = 10,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.77/24,791.33 = 10,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.77x = 24,791.33 × 10,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.77x = 258,172,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,172,448.18/17,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,369.44

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