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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.38, 24,912.57 and 11,398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.38, 24,912.57 and 11,398.46 is: 17,097.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.38 : 24,912.57 = 11,398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.38/24,912.57 = 11,398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.38x = 24,912.57 × 11,398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.38x = 283,964,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,964,932.64/16,608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.69

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