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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.24, 23,903.39 and 10,950.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.24, 23,903.39 and 10,950.63 is: 15,111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.24 : 23,903.39 = 10,950.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.24/23,903.39 = 10,950.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.24x = 23,903.39 × 10,950.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.24x = 261,757,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,757,055.78/17,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.91

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