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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.21, 24,340.23 and 10,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.21, 24,340.23 and 10,926.36 is: 15,078.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.21 : 24,340.23 = 10,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.21/24,340.23 = 10,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.21x = 24,340.23 × 10,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.21x = 265,950,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,950,115.46/17,637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.92

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