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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.79, 23,922.95 and 10,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.79, 23,922.95 and 10,955.32 is: 15,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.79 : 23,922.95 = 10,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.79/23,922.95 = 10,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.79x = 23,922.95 × 10,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.79x = 262,083,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,083,458.01/17,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.68

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