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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.72, 24,365.58 and 10,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.72, 24,365.58 and 10,939.34 is: 15,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.72 : 24,365.58 = 10,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.72/24,365.58 = 10,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.72x = 24,365.58 × 10,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.72x = 266,543,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,543,363.92/17,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.44

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