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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.88, 24,359.73 and 11,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.88, 24,359.73 and 11,009.50 is: 16,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.88 : 24,359.73 = 11,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.88/24,359.73 = 11,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.88x = 24,359.73 × 11,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.88x = 268,188,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,188,447.44/16,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.17

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