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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.37, 24,384.89 and 10,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.37, 24,384.89 and 10,959.46 is: 15,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.37 : 24,384.89 = 10,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.37/24,384.89 = 10,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.37x = 24,384.89 × 10,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.37x = 267,245,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,245,230.75/17,669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.77

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