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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.53, 24,368.72 and 10,950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.53, 24,368.72 and 10,950.30 is: 15,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.53 : 24,368.72 = 10,950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.53/24,368.72 = 10,950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.53x = 24,368.72 × 10,950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.53x = 266,844,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,844,739.86/17,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.83

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