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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.68, 24,408.71 and 10,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.68, 24,408.71 and 10,975.22 is: 15,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.68 : 24,408.71 = 10,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.68/24,408.71 = 10,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.68x = 24,408.71 × 10,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.68x = 267,890,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,890,962.17/17,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.62

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