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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.60, 24,266.40 and 11,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.60, 24,266.40 and 11,758.60 is: 17,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.60 : 24,266.40 = 11,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.60/24,266.40 = 11,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.60x = 24,266.40 × 11,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.60x = 285,338,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,338,891.04/16,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.74

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