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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.54, 24,111.27 and 11,381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.54, 24,111.27 and 11,381.11 is: 17,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.54 : 24,111.27 = 11,381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.54/24,111.27 = 11,381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.54x = 24,111.27 × 11,381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.54x = 274,412,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,412,955.83/16,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.87

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