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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.55, 24,468.28 and 11,617.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.55, 24,468.28 and 11,617.83 is: 17,429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.55 : 24,468.28 = 11,617.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.55/24,468.28 = 11,617.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.55x = 24,468.28 × 11,617.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.55x = 284,268,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,268,288.39/16,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,429.56

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