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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.96, 24,485.94 and 11,379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.96, 24,485.94 and 11,379.76 is: 17,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.96 : 24,485.94 = 11,379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.96/24,485.94 = 11,379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.96x = 24,485.94 × 11,379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.96x = 278,644,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,644,120.57/16,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.06

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