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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.98, 24,386.77 and 10,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.98, 24,386.77 and 10,959.19 is: 15,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.98 : 24,386.77 = 10,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.98/24,386.77 = 10,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.98x = 24,386.77 × 10,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.98x = 267,259,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,259,245.92/17,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.91

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