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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.28, 24,775.32 and 11,590.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.28, 24,775.32 and 11,590.68 is: 17,357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.28 : 24,775.32 = 11,590.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.28/24,775.32 = 11,590.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.28x = 24,775.32 × 11,590.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.28x = 287,162,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,162,806.02/16,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,357.23

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