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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,643.83, 24,359.90 and 10,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,643.83, 24,359.90 and 10,936.60 is: 15,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,643.83 : 24,359.90 = 10,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,643.83/24,359.90 = 10,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,643.83x = 24,359.90 × 10,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,643.83x = 266,414,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,414,482.34/17,643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.58

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