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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.40, 24,696.80 and 11,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.40, 24,696.80 and 11,832.96 is: 17,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.40 : 24,696.80 = 11,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.40/24,696.80 = 11,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.40x = 24,696.80 × 11,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.40x = 292,236,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,236,246.53/16,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,744.20

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