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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.63, 24,844.73 and 11,369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.63, 24,844.73 and 11,369.43 is: 17,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.63 : 24,844.73 = 11,369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.63/24,844.73 = 11,369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.63x = 24,844.73 × 11,369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.63x = 282,470,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,470,361.76/16,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,047.48

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