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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.16, 24,784.78 and 11,614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.16, 24,784.78 and 11,614.74 is: 17,422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.16 : 24,784.78 = 11,614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.16/24,784.78 = 11,614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.16x = 24,784.78 × 11,614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.16x = 287,868,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,868,775.66/16,523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.14

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