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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.28, 24,388.15 and 10,957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.28, 24,388.15 and 10,957.46 is: 15,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.28 : 24,388.15 = 10,957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.28/24,388.15 = 10,957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.28x = 24,388.15 × 10,957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.28x = 267,232,123.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,232,123.31/17,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.83

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