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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.52, 24,159.66 and 11,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.52, 24,159.66 and 11,848.52 is: 16,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.52 : 24,159.66 = 11,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.52/24,159.66 = 11,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.52x = 24,159.66 × 11,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.52x = 286,256,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,256,214.70/17,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,344.87

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