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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.70, 24,477.46 and 11,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.70, 24,477.46 and 11,373.44 is: 15,691.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.70 : 24,477.46 = 11,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.70/24,477.46 = 11,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.70x = 24,477.46 × 11,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.70x = 278,392,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,392,771.84/17,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.44

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