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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.48, 24,498.54 and 11,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.48, 24,498.54 and 11,412.68 is: 17,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.48 : 24,498.54 = 11,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.48/24,498.54 = 11,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.48x = 24,498.54 × 11,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.48x = 279,593,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,593,997.49/16,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,113.66

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