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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.48, 24,455.88 and 11,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.48, 24,455.88 and 11,707.44 is: 17,524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.48 : 24,455.88 = 11,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.48/24,455.88 = 11,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.48x = 24,455.88 × 11,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.48x = 286,315,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,315,747.75/16,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.01

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