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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.16, 24,420.12 and 10,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.16, 24,420.12 and 10,982.94 is: 15,156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.16 : 24,420.12 = 10,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.16/24,420.12 = 10,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.16x = 24,420.12 × 10,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.16x = 268,204,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,204,712.75/17,695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.96

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