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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.56, 17,992.64 and 10,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.56, 17,992.64 and 10,247.20 is: 14,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.56 : 17,992.64 = 10,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.56/17,992.64 = 10,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.56x = 17,992.64 × 10,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.56x = 184,374,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,374,180.61/13,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.01

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