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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.47, 24,446.48 and 11,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.47, 24,446.48 and 11,747.22 is: 16,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.47 : 24,446.48 = 11,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.47/24,446.48 = 11,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.47x = 24,446.48 × 11,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.47x = 287,178,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,178,120.05/17,707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,217.91

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