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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.72, 24,396.08 and 10,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.72, 24,396.08 and 10,965.94 is: 15,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.72 : 24,396.08 = 10,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.72/24,396.08 = 10,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.72x = 24,396.08 × 10,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.72x = 267,525,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,525,949.52/17,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.23

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