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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.72, 24,397.46 and 10,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.72, 24,397.46 and 10,966.94 is: 15,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.72 : 24,397.46 = 10,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.72/24,397.46 = 10,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.72x = 24,397.46 × 10,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.72x = 267,565,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,565,479.97/17,683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.61

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