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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.28, 24,385.39 and 10,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.28, 24,385.39 and 10,955.46 is: 15,117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.28 : 24,385.39 = 10,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.28/24,385.39 = 10,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.28x = 24,385.39 × 10,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.28x = 267,153,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,153,137.34/17,672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.07

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