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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.96, 24,511.44 and 11,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.96, 24,511.44 and 11,396.76 is: 17,081.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.96 : 24,511.44 = 11,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.96/24,511.44 = 11,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.96x = 24,511.44 × 11,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.96x = 279,350,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,350,998.93/16,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,081.55

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