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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.36, 24,043.84 and 11,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.36, 24,043.84 and 11,111.04 is: 16,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.36 : 24,043.84 = 11,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.36/24,043.84 = 11,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.36x = 24,043.84 × 11,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.36x = 267,152,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,152,067.99/16,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.43

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