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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.46, 24,480.75 and 11,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.46, 24,480.75 and 11,376.26 is: 17,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.46 : 24,480.75 = 11,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.46/24,480.75 = 11,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.46x = 24,480.75 × 11,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.46x = 278,499,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,499,377.00/16,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.85

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