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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.23, 24,387.12 and 10,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.23, 24,387.12 and 10,959.44 is: 15,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.23 : 24,387.12 = 10,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.23/24,387.12 = 10,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.23x = 24,387.12 × 10,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.23x = 267,269,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,269,056.48/17,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.26

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