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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.99, 23,904.42 and 10,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.99, 23,904.42 and 10,951.38 is: 15,112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.99 : 23,904.42 = 10,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.99/23,904.42 = 10,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.99x = 23,904.42 × 10,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.99x = 261,786,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,786,387.10/17,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.95

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