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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.12, 24,027.30 and 11,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.12, 24,027.30 and 11,099.88 is: 16,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.12 : 24,027.30 = 11,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.12/24,027.30 = 11,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.12x = 24,027.30 × 11,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.12x = 266,700,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,700,146.72/16,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.92

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