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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.68, 24,384.84 and 10,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.68, 24,384.84 and 10,956.08 is: 15,116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.68 : 24,384.84 = 10,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.68/24,384.84 = 10,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.68x = 24,384.84 × 10,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.68x = 267,162,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,162,257.83/17,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,116.39

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