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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.38, 24,914.07 and 11,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.38, 24,914.07 and 11,399.46 is: 17,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.38 : 24,914.07 = 11,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.38/24,914.07 = 11,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.38x = 24,914.07 × 11,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.38x = 284,006,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,006,944.40/16,609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.19

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