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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.97, 24,062.41 and 10,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.97, 24,062.41 and 10,973.30 is: 15,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.97 : 24,062.41 = 10,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.97/24,062.41 = 10,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.97x = 24,062.41 × 10,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.97x = 264,043,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,043,875.33/17,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.68

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