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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.43, 24,791.97 and 10,414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.43, 24,791.97 and 10,414.72 is: 14,370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.43 : 24,791.97 = 10,414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.43/24,791.97 = 10,414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.43x = 24,791.97 × 10,414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.43x = 258,201,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,201,425.80/17,967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,370.53

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