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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.30, 24,770.88 and 11,524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.30, 24,770.88 and 11,524.07 is: 17,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.30 : 24,770.88 = 11,524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.30/24,770.88 = 11,524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.30x = 24,770.88 × 11,524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.30x = 285,461,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,461,417.01/16,519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.48

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