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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.06, 24,361.15 and 10,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.06, 24,361.15 and 10,939 is: 15,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.06 : 24,361.15 = 10,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.06/24,361.15 = 10,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.06x = 24,361.15 × 10,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.06x = 266,486,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,486,619.85/17,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.63

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