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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.98, 24,384.02 and 10,957.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.98, 24,384.02 and 10,957.19 is: 15,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.98 : 24,384.02 = 10,957.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.98/24,384.02 = 10,957.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.98x = 24,384.02 × 10,957.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.98x = 267,180,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,180,163.40/17,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.15

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