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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.10, 24,312.15 and 11,789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.10, 24,312.15 and 11,789.10 is: 17,644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.10 : 24,312.15 = 11,789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.10/24,312.15 = 11,789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.10x = 24,312.15 × 11,789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.10x = 286,618,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,618,367.57/16,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,644.46

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