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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.88, 23,960.22 and 10,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.88, 23,960.22 and 10,984.71 is: 15,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.88 : 23,960.22 = 10,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.88/23,960.22 = 10,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.88x = 23,960.22 × 10,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.88x = 263,196,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,196,116.89/17,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.32

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