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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.84, 24,465.18 and 11,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.84, 24,465.18 and 11,103 is: 15,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.84 : 24,465.18 = 11,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.84/24,465.18 = 11,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.84x = 24,465.18 × 11,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.84x = 271,636,893.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,636,893.54/17,730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.02

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