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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.60, 24,332.40 and 11,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.60, 24,332.40 and 11,210.40 is: 16,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.60 : 24,332.40 = 11,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.60/24,332.40 = 11,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.60x = 24,332.40 × 11,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.60x = 272,775,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,775,936.96/16,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,815.60

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