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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.96, 24,488.94 and 11,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.96, 24,488.94 and 11,381.76 is: 17,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.96 : 24,488.94 = 11,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.96/24,488.94 = 11,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.96x = 24,488.94 × 11,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.96x = 278,727,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,727,237.73/16,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.06

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