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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.82, 24,333.72 and 10,923.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.82, 24,333.72 and 10,923.30 is: 15,068.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.82 : 24,333.72 = 10,923.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.82/24,333.72 = 10,923.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.82x = 24,333.72 × 10,923.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.82x = 265,804,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,804,523.68/17,639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.44

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