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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.38, 24,918.57 and 11,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.38, 24,918.57 and 11,402.46 is: 17,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.38 : 24,918.57 = 11,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.38/24,918.57 = 11,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.38x = 24,918.57 × 11,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.38x = 284,132,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,132,997.68/16,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.69

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