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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.43, 24,650.53 and 11,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.43, 24,650.53 and 11,751.20 is: 17,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.43 : 24,650.53 = 11,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.43/24,650.53 = 11,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.43x = 24,650.53 × 11,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.43x = 289,673,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,673,317.27/16,445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.21

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