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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.52, 24,161.04 and 11,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.52, 24,161.04 and 11,849.52 is: 16,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.52 : 24,161.04 = 11,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.52/24,161.04 = 11,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.52x = 24,161.04 × 11,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.52x = 286,296,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,296,726.70/17,514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.25

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