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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.46, 24,479.19 and 11,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.46, 24,479.19 and 11,375.26 is: 17,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.46 : 24,479.19 = 11,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.46/24,479.19 = 11,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.46x = 24,479.19 × 11,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.46x = 278,457,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,457,150.84/16,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.31

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