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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.16, 24,147.15 and 11,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.16, 24,147.15 and 11,780.52 is: 16,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.16 : 24,147.15 = 11,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.16/24,147.15 = 11,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.16x = 24,147.15 × 11,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.16x = 284,465,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,465,983.52/17,510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.77

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