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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.03, 24,390.56 and 10,959.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.03, 24,390.56 and 10,959.21 is: 15,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.03 : 24,390.56 = 10,959.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.03/24,390.56 = 10,959.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.03x = 24,390.56 × 10,959.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.03x = 267,301,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,301,269.06/17,676.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.25

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