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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.46, 24,477.69 and 11,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.46, 24,477.69 and 11,374.26 is: 17,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.46 : 24,477.69 = 11,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.46/24,477.69 = 11,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.46x = 24,477.69 × 11,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.46x = 278,415,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,415,610.26/16,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,047.81

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