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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.83, 24,101.32 and 11,747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.83, 24,101.32 and 11,747.23 is: 16,199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.83 : 24,101.32 = 11,747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.83/24,101.32 = 11,747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.83x = 24,101.32 × 11,747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.83x = 283,123,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,123,659.72/17,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.94

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