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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.98, 24,804.96 and 10,416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.98, 24,804.96 and 10,416.48 is: 14,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.98 : 24,804.96 = 10,416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.98/24,804.96 = 10,416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.98x = 24,804.96 × 10,416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.98x = 258,380,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,380,369.74/17,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,374.45

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