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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.36, 24,046.84 and 11,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.36, 24,046.84 and 11,113.04 is: 16,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.36 : 24,046.84 = 11,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.36/24,046.84 = 11,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.36x = 24,046.84 × 11,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.36x = 267,233,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,233,494.79/16,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.43

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