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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.63, 24,809.21 and 10,428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.63, 24,809.21 and 10,428.43 is: 14,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.63 : 24,809.21 = 10,428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.63/24,809.21 = 10,428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.63x = 24,809.21 × 10,428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.63x = 258,721,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,721,109.84/17,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.28

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