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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.49, 24,369.28 and 11,527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.49, 24,369.28 and 11,527.10 is: 17,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.49 : 24,369.28 = 11,527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.49/24,369.28 = 11,527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.49x = 24,369.28 × 11,527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.49x = 280,907,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,907,127.49/16,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,296.72

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