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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.05, 24,558.57 and 11,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.05, 24,558.57 and 11,488.60 is: 17,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.05 : 24,558.57 = 11,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.05/24,558.57 = 11,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.05x = 24,558.57 × 11,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.05x = 282,143,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,143,587.30/16,397.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,206.97

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