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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.48, 24,267.96 and 11,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.48, 24,267.96 and 11,771.04 is: 17,622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.48 : 24,267.96 = 11,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.48/24,267.96 = 11,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.48x = 24,267.96 × 11,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.48x = 285,659,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,659,127.88/16,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.97

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