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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.46, 24,425.57 and 11,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.46, 24,425.57 and 11,605.92 is: 17,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.46 : 24,425.57 = 11,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.46/24,425.57 = 11,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.46x = 24,425.57 × 11,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.46x = 283,481,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,481,211.37/16,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,418.78

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