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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.99, 24,326.12 and 11,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.99, 24,326.12 and 11,733.46 is: 17,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.99 : 24,326.12 = 11,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.99/24,326.12 = 11,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.99x = 24,326.12 × 11,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.99x = 285,429,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,429,524.49/16,214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.82

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