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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.72, 24,383.40 and 11,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.72, 24,383.40 and 11,642 is: 17,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.72 : 24,383.40 = 11,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.72/24,383.40 = 11,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.72x = 24,383.40 × 11,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.72x = 283,871,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,871,542.80/16,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,448.92

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