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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.03, 24,386.42 and 10,956.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.03, 24,386.42 and 10,956.21 is: 15,118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.03 : 24,386.42 = 10,956.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.03/24,386.42 = 10,956.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.03x = 24,386.42 × 10,956.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.03x = 267,182,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,182,766.06/17,673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.11

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