Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,491.56, 24,696.32 and 11,538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,491.56, 24,696.32 and 11,538 is: 17,278.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,491.56 : 24,696.32 = 11,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,491.56/24,696.32 = 11,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,491.56x = 24,696.32 × 11,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,491.56x = 284,946,082.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,946,082.47/16,491.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,278.30
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