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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.44, 24,432.93 and 10,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.44, 24,432.93 and 10,994.70 is: 15,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.44 : 24,432.93 = 10,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.44/24,432.93 = 10,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.44x = 24,432.93 × 10,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.44x = 268,632,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,632,735.47/17,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.61

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