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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.78, 24,418.52 and 11,601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.78, 24,418.52 and 11,601.22 is: 17,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.78 : 24,418.52 = 11,601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.78/24,418.52 = 11,601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.78x = 24,418.52 × 11,601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.78x = 283,284,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,284,654.64/16,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.71

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