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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.96, 24,475.50 and 11,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.96, 24,475.50 and 11,372.76 is: 17,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.96 : 24,475.50 = 11,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.96/24,475.50 = 11,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.96x = 24,475.50 × 11,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.96x = 278,353,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,353,987.38/16,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.60

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