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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.83, 24,574.04 and 11,554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.83, 24,574.04 and 11,554.38 is: 17,331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.83 : 24,574.04 = 11,554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.83/24,574.04 = 11,554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.83x = 24,574.04 × 11,554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.83x = 283,937,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,937,796.30/16,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.43

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