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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.96, 24,158.12 and 11,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.96, 24,158.12 and 11,848.68 is: 16,345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.96 : 24,158.12 = 11,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.96/24,158.12 = 11,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.96x = 24,158.12 × 11,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.96x = 286,241,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,241,833.28/17,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,345.51

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