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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,516.52, 24,163.80 and 11,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,516.52, 24,163.80 and 11,851.52 is: 16,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,516.52 : 24,163.80 = 11,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,516.52/24,163.80 = 11,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,516.52x = 24,163.80 × 11,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,516.52x = 286,377,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,377,758.98/17,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,349.01

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