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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.33, 24,797.93 and 10,416.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.33, 24,797.93 and 10,416.21 is: 14,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.33 : 24,797.93 = 10,416.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.33/24,797.93 = 10,416.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.33x = 24,797.93 × 10,416.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.33x = 258,300,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,300,394.36/17,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,374.52

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