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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.90, 23,958.89 and 10,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.90, 23,958.89 and 10,983.74 is: 15,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.90 : 23,958.89 = 10,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.90/23,958.89 = 10,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.90x = 23,958.89 × 10,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.90x = 263,158,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,158,084.92/17,367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.98

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