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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.88, 24,423.44 and 11,577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.88, 24,423.44 and 11,577.10 is: 17,427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.88 : 24,423.44 = 11,577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.88/24,423.44 = 11,577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.88x = 24,423.44 × 11,577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.88x = 282,752,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,752,607.22/16,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.10

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