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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.54, 24,788.34 and 11,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.54, 24,788.34 and 11,617.14 is: 17,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.54 : 24,788.34 = 11,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.54/24,788.34 = 11,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.54x = 24,788.34 × 11,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.54x = 287,969,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,969,616.15/16,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.73

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