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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.71, 24,473.62 and 11,371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.71, 24,473.62 and 11,371.51 is: 17,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.71 : 24,473.62 = 11,371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.71/24,473.62 = 11,371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.71x = 24,473.62 × 11,371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.71x = 278,302,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,302,014.57/16,328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.72

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