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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.72, 24,767.28 and 10,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.72, 24,767.28 and 10,393.47 is: 14,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.72 : 24,767.28 = 10,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.72/24,767.28 = 10,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.72x = 24,767.28 × 10,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.72x = 257,417,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,417,981.66/17,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.46

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