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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.89, 24,369.23 and 10,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.89, 24,369.23 and 10,950.71 is: 15,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.89 : 24,369.23 = 10,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.89/24,369.23 = 10,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.89x = 24,369.23 × 10,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.89x = 266,860,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,860,194.05/17,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.39

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