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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.70, 24,309.45 and 11,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.70, 24,309.45 and 11,060.70 is: 16,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.70 : 24,309.45 = 11,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.70/24,309.45 = 11,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.70x = 24,309.45 × 11,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.70x = 268,879,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,879,533.62/16,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.83

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