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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.60, 24,350.40 and 11,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.60, 24,350.40 and 11,814.60 is: 17,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.60 : 24,350.40 = 11,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.60/24,350.40 = 11,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.60x = 24,350.40 × 11,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.60x = 287,690,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,690,235.84/16,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.69

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