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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.93, 23,956.18 and 10,988.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.93, 23,956.18 and 10,988.43 is: 15,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.93 : 23,956.18 = 10,988.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.93/23,956.18 = 10,988.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.93x = 23,956.18 × 10,988.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.93x = 263,240,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,240,807.00/17,364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.34

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