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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.92, 24,454.71 and 11,750.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.92, 24,454.71 and 11,750.94 is: 16,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.92 : 24,454.71 = 11,750.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.92/24,454.71 = 11,750.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.92x = 24,454.71 × 11,750.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.92x = 287,365,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,365,829.93/17,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.35

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