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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.80, 24,550.32 and 11,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.80, 24,550.32 and 11,701.28 is: 17,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.80 : 24,550.32 = 11,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.80/24,550.32 = 11,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.80x = 24,550.32 × 11,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.80x = 287,270,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,270,168.41/16,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.17

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