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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.84, 24,007.30 and 10,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.84, 24,007.30 and 10,683 is: 14,744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.84 : 24,007.30 = 10,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.84/24,007.30 = 10,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.84x = 24,007.30 × 10,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.84x = 256,469,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,469,985.90/17,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,744.87

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