Final answer:
The area cannot be calculated without additional information about the shape and specific measurement details.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks for the area of a shape (inferred to be a parallelogram based on the reference to diagonals and sum of lengths), but the information provided is insufficient to determine the area without additional data or context. If we were discussing a parallelogram, we'd typically use the formula involving the lengths of the diagonals (d1 and d2) and the angle between them (θ) to find the area, which is Area = ½ × d1 × d2 × sin(θ). However, the reference to OE + LV = 17 inches suggests that the shape might be an ellipse or some other figure where OE and LV are specific segments. More information would be needed to solve the problem correctly.