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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.54, 24,794.34 and 11,621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.54, 24,794.34 and 11,621.14 is: 17,431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.54 : 24,794.34 = 11,621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.54/24,794.34 = 11,621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.54x = 24,794.34 × 11,621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.54x = 288,138,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,138,496.35/16,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,431.73

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