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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.08, 24,631.70 and 11,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.08, 24,631.70 and 11,774.16 is: 17,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.08 : 24,631.70 = 11,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.08/24,631.70 = 11,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.08x = 24,631.70 × 11,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.08x = 290,017,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,017,518.00/16,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.60

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