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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.76, 23,980.72 and 10,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.76, 23,980.72 and 10,999.56 is: 15,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.76 : 23,980.72 = 10,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.76/23,980.72 = 10,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.76x = 23,980.72 × 10,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.76x = 263,777,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,777,368.48/17,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.78

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