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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.92, 24,161.48 and 11,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.92, 24,161.48 and 11,846.64 is: 16,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.92 : 24,161.48 = 11,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.92/24,161.48 = 11,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.92x = 24,161.48 × 11,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.92x = 286,232,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,232,355.43/17,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.13

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