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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.92, 24,727.26 and 10,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.92, 24,727.26 and 10,467.48 is: 14,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.92 : 24,727.26 = 10,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.92/24,727.26 = 10,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.92x = 24,727.26 × 10,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.92x = 258,832,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,832,099.50/17,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.01

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