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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.46, 17,950.44 and 10,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.46, 17,950.44 and 10,737.96 is: 15,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.46 : 17,950.44 = 10,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.46/17,950.44 = 10,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.46x = 17,950.44 × 10,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.46x = 192,751,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,751,106.70/12,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.31

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