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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.03, 24,389.18 and 10,958.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.03, 24,389.18 and 10,958.21 is: 15,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.03 : 24,389.18 = 10,958.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.03/24,389.18 = 10,958.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.03x = 24,389.18 × 10,958.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.03x = 267,261,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,261,756.17/17,675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.87

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