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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.45, 24,483.74 and 11,355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.45, 24,483.74 and 11,355.81 is: 17,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.45 : 24,483.74 = 11,355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.45/24,483.74 = 11,355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.45x = 24,483.74 × 11,355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.45x = 278,032,688.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,032,688.66/16,348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.67

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