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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.88, 24,454.74 and 11,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.88, 24,454.74 and 11,690.68 is: 17,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.88 : 24,454.74 = 11,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.88/24,454.74 = 11,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.88x = 24,454.74 × 11,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.88x = 285,892,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,892,539.82/16,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,520.20

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