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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.60, 24,256.32 and 11,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.60, 24,256.32 and 11,479.84 is: 17,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.60 : 24,256.32 = 11,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.60/24,256.32 = 11,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.60x = 24,256.32 × 11,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.60x = 278,458,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,458,672.59/16,173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,216.86

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