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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.93, 24,727.69 and 11,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.93, 24,727.69 and 11,472.60 is: 15,821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.93 : 24,727.69 = 11,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.93/24,727.69 = 11,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.93x = 24,727.69 × 11,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.93x = 283,691,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,691,003.36/17,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,821.33

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