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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.34, 24,425.73 and 11,337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.34, 24,425.73 and 11,337.15 is: 17,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.34 : 24,425.73 = 11,337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.34/24,425.73 = 11,337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.34x = 24,425.73 × 11,337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.34x = 276,918,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,918,164.87/16,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.49

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