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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.98, 23,912.19 and 10,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.98, 23,912.19 and 10,947.52 is: 15,109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.98 : 23,912.19 = 10,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.98/23,912.19 = 10,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.98x = 23,912.19 × 10,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.98x = 261,779,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,779,178.27/17,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.93

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