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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.61, 24,106.48 and 11,751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.61, 24,106.48 and 11,751.03 is: 16,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.61 : 24,106.48 = 11,751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.61/24,106.48 = 11,751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.61x = 24,106.48 × 11,751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.61x = 283,275,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,275,969.67/17,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.15

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