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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.44, 24,398.08 and 11,656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.44, 24,398.08 and 11,656.96 is: 17,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.44 : 24,398.08 = 11,656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.44/24,398.08 = 11,656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.44x = 24,398.08 × 11,656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.44x = 284,407,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,407,442.64/16,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.29

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