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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.96, 24,487.44 and 11,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.96, 24,487.44 and 11,380.76 is: 17,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.96 : 24,487.44 = 11,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.96/24,487.44 = 11,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.96x = 24,487.44 × 11,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.96x = 278,685,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,685,677.65/16,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.56

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