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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.77, 24,176.54 and 11,354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.77, 24,176.54 and 11,354.33 is: 17,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.77 : 24,176.54 = 11,354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.77/24,176.54 = 11,354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.77x = 24,176.54 × 11,354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.77x = 274,508,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,508,320.92/16,117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.40

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