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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.37, 24,480.52 and 11,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.37, 24,480.52 and 11,371.81 is: 15,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.37 : 24,480.52 = 11,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.37/24,480.52 = 11,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.37x = 24,480.52 × 11,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.37x = 278,387,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,387,822.14/17,747.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.15

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