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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.13, 24,382.42 and 10,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.13, 24,382.42 and 10,953.32 is: 15,114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.13 : 24,382.42 = 10,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.13/24,382.42 = 10,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.13x = 24,382.42 × 10,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.13x = 267,068,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,068,299.34/17,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.11

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