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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.99, 24,327.62 and 11,734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.99, 24,327.62 and 11,734.46 is: 17,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.99 : 24,327.62 = 11,734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.99/24,327.62 = 11,734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.99x = 24,327.62 × 11,734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.99x = 285,471,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,471,483.79/16,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,604.32

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