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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.46, 24,424.07 and 11,604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.46, 24,424.07 and 11,604.92 is: 17,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.46 : 24,424.07 = 11,604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.46/24,424.07 = 11,604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.46x = 24,424.07 × 11,604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.46x = 283,439,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,439,198.28/16,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.26

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