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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.48, 24,514.96 and 11,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.48, 24,514.96 and 11,423.68 is: 17,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.48 : 24,514.96 = 11,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.48/24,514.96 = 11,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.48x = 24,514.96 × 11,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.48x = 280,051,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,051,058.25/16,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,130.10

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