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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.96, 24,461.04 and 11,630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.96, 24,461.04 and 11,630.56 is: 17,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.96 : 24,461.04 = 11,630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.96/24,461.04 = 11,630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.96x = 24,461.04 × 11,630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.96x = 284,495,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,495,593.38/16,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,439.85

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