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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.38, 24,845.07 and 11,353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.38, 24,845.07 and 11,353.46 is: 17,030.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.38 : 24,845.07 = 11,353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.38/24,845.07 = 11,353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.38x = 24,845.07 × 11,353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.38x = 282,077,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,077,508.44/16,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,030.19

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