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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.48, 24,804.78 and 10,425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.48, 24,804.78 and 10,425.19 is: 14,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.48 : 24,804.78 = 10,425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.48/24,804.78 = 10,425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.48x = 24,804.78 × 10,425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.48x = 258,594,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,594,544.41/17,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,386.76

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