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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.88, 24,914.82 and 11,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.88, 24,914.82 and 11,399.96 is: 17,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.88 : 24,914.82 = 11,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.88/24,914.82 = 11,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.88x = 24,914.82 × 11,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.88x = 284,027,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,027,951.41/16,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.94

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