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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.90, 24,334.25 and 11,176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.90, 24,334.25 and 11,176.35 is: 16,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.90 : 24,334.25 = 11,176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.90/24,334.25 = 11,176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.90x = 24,334.25 × 11,176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.90x = 271,968,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,968,039.11/16,220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.52

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