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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.84, 24,190.47 and 11,870.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.84, 24,190.47 and 11,870.79 is: 16,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.84 : 24,190.47 = 11,870.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.84/24,190.47 = 11,870.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.84x = 24,190.47 × 11,870.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.84x = 287,159,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,159,989.37/17,535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,375.61

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