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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.82, 23,989.24 and 10,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.82, 23,989.24 and 10,670.72 is: 14,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.82 : 23,989.24 = 10,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.82/23,989.24 = 10,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.82x = 23,989.24 × 10,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.82x = 255,982,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,982,463.05/17,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,724.48

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