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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.03, 24,442.33 and 11,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.03, 24,442.33 and 11,740.70 is: 16,206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.03 : 24,442.33 = 11,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.03/24,442.33 = 11,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.03x = 24,442.33 × 11,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.03x = 286,970,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,970,095.59/17,707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,206.57

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