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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.93, 24,459.32 and 12,944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.93, 24,459.32 and 12,944.46 is: 17,854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.93 : 24,459.32 = 12,944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.93/24,459.32 = 12,944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.93x = 24,459.32 × 12,944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.93x = 316,612,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,612,603.05/17,732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,854.51

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