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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.96, 24,471 and 11,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.96, 24,471 and 11,369.76 is: 17,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.96 : 24,471 = 11,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.96/24,471 = 11,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.96x = 24,471 × 11,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.96x = 278,229,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,229,396.96/16,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.10

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