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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.48, 24,628.50 and 10,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.48, 24,628.50 and 10,393 is: 14,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.48 : 24,628.50 = 10,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.48/24,628.50 = 10,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.48x = 24,628.50 × 10,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.48x = 255,964,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,964,000.50/17,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.35

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