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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.88, 24,474.24 and 11,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.88, 24,474.24 and 11,703.68 is: 17,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.88 : 24,474.24 = 11,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.88/24,474.24 = 11,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.88x = 24,474.24 × 11,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.88x = 286,438,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,438,673.20/16,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.70

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