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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.48, 24,497.04 and 11,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.48, 24,497.04 and 11,411.68 is: 17,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.48 : 24,497.04 = 11,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.48/24,497.04 = 11,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.48x = 24,497.04 × 11,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.48x = 279,552,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,552,381.43/16,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,112.16

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