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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.40, 24,738.60 and 11,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.40, 24,738.60 and 11,567.60 is: 17,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.40 : 24,738.60 = 11,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.40/24,738.60 = 11,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.40x = 24,738.60 × 11,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.40x = 286,166,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,166,229.36/16,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.40

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