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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.65, 23,915.86 and 10,950.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.65, 23,915.86 and 10,950.18 is: 15,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.65 : 23,915.86 = 10,950.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.65/23,915.86 = 10,950.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.65x = 23,915.86 × 10,950.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.65x = 261,882,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,882,971.85/17,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.59

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