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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.20, 24,542.46 and 11,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.20, 24,542.46 and 11,701.08 is: 17,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.20 : 24,542.46 = 11,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.20/24,542.46 = 11,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.20x = 24,542.46 × 11,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.20x = 287,173,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,173,287.86/16,396.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,514.62

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