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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.52, 23,915.69 and 10,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.52, 23,915.69 and 10,950.06 is: 15,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.52 : 23,915.69 = 10,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.52/23,915.69 = 10,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.52x = 23,915.69 × 10,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.52x = 261,878,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,878,137.07/17,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.42

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