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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.80, 24,774.95 and 11,446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.80, 24,774.95 and 11,446.31 is: 17,169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.80 : 24,774.95 = 11,446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.80/24,774.95 = 11,446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.80x = 24,774.95 × 11,446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.80x = 283,581,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,581,700.70/16,516.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.29

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