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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.54, 24,789.84 and 11,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.54, 24,789.84 and 11,618.14 is: 17,427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.54 : 24,789.84 = 11,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.54/24,789.84 = 11,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.54x = 24,789.84 × 11,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.54x = 288,011,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,011,831.70/16,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.23

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