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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.40, 24,084.60 and 11,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.40, 24,084.60 and 11,131.60 is: 16,697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.40 : 24,084.60 = 11,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.40/24,084.60 = 11,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.40x = 24,084.60 × 11,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.40x = 268,100,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,100,133.36/16,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.40

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