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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.56, 24,426.66 and 11,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.56, 24,426.66 and 11,348.60 is: 17,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.56 : 24,426.66 = 11,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.56/24,426.66 = 11,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.56x = 24,426.66 × 11,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.56x = 277,208,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,208,393.68/16,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.37

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