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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.40, 24,561.60 and 11,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.40, 24,561.60 and 11,449.60 is: 17,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.40 : 24,561.60 = 11,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.40/24,561.60 = 11,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.40x = 24,561.60 × 11,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.40x = 281,220,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,220,495.36/16,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,174.40

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