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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.06, 24,487.92 and 11,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.06, 24,487.92 and 11,945.76 is: 17,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.06 : 24,487.92 = 11,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.06/24,487.92 = 11,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.06x = 24,487.92 × 11,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.06x = 292,526,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,526,815.22/16,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.67

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