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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.83, 24,102.70 and 11,748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.83, 24,102.70 and 11,748.23 is: 16,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.83 : 24,102.70 = 11,748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.83/24,102.70 = 11,748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.83x = 24,102.70 × 11,748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.83x = 283,164,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,164,063.22/17,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.33

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