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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.15, 24,139.82 and 11,850.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.15, 24,139.82 and 11,850.67 is: 16,359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.15 : 24,139.82 = 11,850.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.15/24,139.82 = 11,850.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.15x = 24,139.82 × 11,850.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.15x = 286,073,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,073,040.68/17,486.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,359.98

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