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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,478.83, 24,707.31 and 11,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,478.83, 24,707.31 and 11,554.44 is: 17,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,478.83 : 24,707.31 = 11,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,478.83/24,707.31 = 11,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,478.83x = 24,707.31 × 11,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,478.83x = 285,479,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,479,130.96/16,478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.99

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