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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.49, 23,972.10 and 10,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.49, 23,972.10 and 10,993.32 is: 15,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.49 : 23,972.10 = 10,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.49/23,972.10 = 10,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.49x = 23,972.10 × 10,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.49x = 263,532,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,532,986.98/17,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.20

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