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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.34, 24,405.49 and 11,622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.34, 24,405.49 and 11,622.89 is: 17,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.34 : 24,405.49 = 11,622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.34/24,405.49 = 11,622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.34x = 24,405.49 × 11,622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.34x = 283,662,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,662,401.21/16,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,438.61

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