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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.51, 24,492.93 and 11,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.51, 24,492.93 and 11,333.55 is: 17,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.51 : 24,492.93 = 11,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.51/24,492.93 = 11,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.51x = 24,492.93 × 11,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.51x = 277,591,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,591,846.80/16,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.65

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