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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.32, 24,650.46 and 11,751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.32, 24,650.46 and 11,751.10 is: 17,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.32 : 24,650.46 = 11,751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.32/24,650.46 = 11,751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.32x = 24,650.46 × 11,751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.32x = 289,669,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,669,958.88/16,445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.13

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