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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.65, 24,037.71 and 11,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.65, 24,037.71 and 11,751.75 is: 16,222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.65 : 24,037.71 = 11,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.65/24,037.71 = 11,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.65x = 24,037.71 × 11,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.65x = 282,485,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,485,158.49/17,413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.05

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