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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.20, 24,727.80 and 11,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.20, 24,727.80 and 11,819.60 is: 17,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.20 : 24,727.80 = 11,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.20/24,727.80 = 11,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.20x = 24,727.80 × 11,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.20x = 292,272,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,272,704.88/16,485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,729.40

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