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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.51, 16,524.96 and 4,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.51, 16,524.96 and 4,001.50 is: 6,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.51 : 16,524.96 = 4,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.51/16,524.96 = 4,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.51x = 16,524.96 × 4,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.51x = 66,124,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,124,627.44/11,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.32

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