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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.40, 23,915.52 and 10,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.40, 23,915.52 and 10,949.93 is: 15,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.40 : 23,915.52 = 10,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.40/23,915.52 = 10,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.40x = 23,915.52 × 10,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.40x = 261,873,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,873,302.33/17,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.25

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