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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.63, 24,739.61 and 11,497.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.63, 24,739.61 and 11,497.91 is: 17,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.63 : 24,739.61 = 11,497.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.63/24,739.61 = 11,497.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.63x = 24,739.61 × 11,497.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.63x = 284,453,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,453,628.03/16,497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.09

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