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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.93, 23,954.81 and 10,987.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.93, 23,954.81 and 10,987.43 is: 15,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.93 : 23,954.81 = 10,987.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.93/23,954.81 = 10,987.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.93x = 23,954.81 × 10,987.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.93x = 263,201,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,201,623.33/17,363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.96

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