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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.22, 24,447.51 and 11,747.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.22, 24,447.51 and 11,747.97 is: 16,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.22 : 24,447.51 = 11,747.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.22/24,447.51 = 11,747.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.22x = 24,447.51 × 11,747.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.22x = 287,208,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,208,614.05/17,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,218.94

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