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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.93, 24,158.76 and 11,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.93, 24,158.76 and 11,844.60 is: 16,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.93 : 24,158.76 = 11,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.93/24,158.76 = 11,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.93x = 24,158.76 × 11,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.93x = 286,150,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,150,713.68/17,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,340.33

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