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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.03, 24,387.80 and 10,957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.03, 24,387.80 and 10,957.21 is: 15,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.03 : 24,387.80 = 10,957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.03/24,387.80 = 10,957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.03x = 24,387.80 × 10,957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.03x = 267,222,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,222,246.04/17,674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.49

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