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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.71, 24,472.13 and 11,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.71, 24,472.13 and 11,370.51 is: 17,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.71 : 24,472.13 = 11,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.71/24,472.13 = 11,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.71x = 24,472.13 × 11,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.71x = 278,260,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,260,542.03/16,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.23

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