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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.43, 24,534.29 and 11,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.43, 24,534.29 and 11,664.14 is: 17,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.43 : 24,534.29 = 11,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.43/24,534.29 = 11,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.43x = 24,534.29 × 11,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.43x = 286,171,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,171,299.85/16,369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,482.06

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