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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.05, 24,427.95 and 11,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.05, 24,427.95 and 11,547.33 is: 17,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.05 : 24,427.95 = 11,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.05/24,427.95 = 11,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.05x = 24,427.95 × 11,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.05x = 282,077,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,077,599.87/16,282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.45

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