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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.38, 24,453.99 and 11,690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.38, 24,453.99 and 11,690.18 is: 17,519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.38 : 24,453.99 = 11,690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.38/24,453.99 = 11,690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.38x = 24,453.99 × 11,690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.38x = 285,871,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,871,544.82/16,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.45

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