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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.50, 24,649.75 and 11,553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.50, 24,649.75 and 11,553.74 is: 17,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.50 : 24,649.75 = 11,553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.50/24,649.75 = 11,553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.50x = 24,649.75 × 11,553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.50x = 284,796,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,796,802.57/16,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,287.13

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