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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.17, 24,555.76 and 11,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.17, 24,555.76 and 11,486.72 is: 17,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.17 : 24,555.76 = 11,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.17/24,555.76 = 11,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.17x = 24,555.76 × 11,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.17x = 282,065,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,065,139.51/16,395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.16

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