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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.76, 24,472.62 and 11,021.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.76, 24,472.62 and 11,021.46 is: 15,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.76 : 24,472.62 = 11,021.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.76/24,472.62 = 11,021.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.76x = 24,472.62 × 11,021.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.76x = 269,724,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,724,002.43/17,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.21

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