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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.20, 24,918.30 and 11,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.20, 24,918.30 and 11,363.40 is: 17,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.20 : 24,918.30 = 11,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.20/24,918.30 = 11,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.20x = 24,918.30 × 11,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.20x = 283,156,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,156,610.22/16,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.10

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