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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.41, 24,363.54 and 11,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.41, 24,363.54 and 11,012.04 is: 16,516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.41 : 24,363.54 = 11,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.41/24,363.54 = 11,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.41x = 24,363.54 × 11,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.41x = 268,292,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,292,277.02/16,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,516.99

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