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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.98, 24,332.12 and 11,737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.98, 24,332.12 and 11,737.46 is: 17,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.98 : 24,332.12 = 11,737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.98/24,332.12 = 11,737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.98x = 24,332.12 × 11,737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.98x = 285,597,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,597,285.22/16,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.83

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