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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.28, 24,380.33 and 10,955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.28, 24,380.33 and 10,955.43 is: 15,119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.28 : 24,380.33 = 10,955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.28/24,380.33 = 10,955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.28x = 24,380.33 × 10,955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.28x = 267,096,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,096,943.91/17,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.03

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