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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.73, 24,763.98 and 11,519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.73, 24,763.98 and 11,519.48 is: 17,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.73 : 24,763.98 = 11,519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.73/24,763.98 = 11,519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.73x = 24,763.98 × 11,519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.73x = 285,268,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,268,172.33/16,514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.56

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