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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.54, 24,716.97 and 11,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.54, 24,716.97 and 11,328.54 is: 16,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.54 : 24,716.97 = 11,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.54/24,716.97 = 11,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.54x = 24,716.97 × 11,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.54x = 280,007,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,007,183.32/16,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.24

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