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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.03, 24,446.47 and 11,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.03, 24,446.47 and 11,743.70 is: 16,210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.03 : 24,446.47 = 11,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.03/24,446.47 = 11,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.03x = 24,446.47 × 11,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.03x = 287,092,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,092,041.50/17,710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.71

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