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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.96, 24,472.50 and 11,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.96, 24,472.50 and 11,370.76 is: 17,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.96 : 24,472.50 = 11,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.96/24,472.50 = 11,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.96x = 24,472.50 × 11,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.96x = 278,270,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,270,924.10/16,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.60

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