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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.17, 24,554.26 and 11,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.17, 24,554.26 and 11,485.72 is: 17,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.17 : 24,554.26 = 11,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.17/24,554.26 = 11,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.17x = 24,554.26 × 11,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.17x = 282,023,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,023,501.58/16,394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,202.67

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