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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,690.73, 24,407.13 and 10,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,690.73, 24,407.13 and 10,973.94 is: 15,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,690.73 : 24,407.13 = 10,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,690.73/24,407.13 = 10,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,690.73x = 24,407.13 × 10,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,690.73x = 267,842,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,842,380.19/17,690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.27

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