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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.55, 24,663.83 and 11,412.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.55, 24,663.83 and 11,412.45 is: 17,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.55 : 24,663.83 = 11,412.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.55/24,663.83 = 11,412.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.55x = 24,663.83 × 11,412.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.55x = 281,474,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,474,669.62/16,442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,118.68

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