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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.37, 24,546.38 and 11,418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.37, 24,546.38 and 11,418.39 is: 17,134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.37 : 24,546.38 = 11,418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.37/24,546.38 = 11,418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.37x = 24,546.38 × 11,418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.37x = 280,280,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,280,082.84/16,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,134.79

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