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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.60, 24,382.49 and 11,710.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.60, 24,382.49 and 11,710.35 is: 16,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.60 : 24,382.49 = 11,710.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.60/24,382.49 = 11,710.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.60x = 24,382.49 × 11,710.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.60x = 285,527,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,527,433.22/17,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,158.33

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