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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.08, 24,265.66 and 11,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.08, 24,265.66 and 11,184.04 is: 16,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.08 : 24,265.66 = 11,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.08/24,265.66 = 11,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.08x = 24,265.66 × 11,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.08x = 271,388,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,388,112.07/16,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.90

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