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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.79, 23,924.33 and 10,956.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.79, 23,924.33 and 10,956.32 is: 15,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.79 : 23,924.33 = 10,956.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.79/23,924.33 = 10,956.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.79x = 23,924.33 × 10,956.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.79x = 262,122,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,122,615.27/17,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.06

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