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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.70, 24,312.45 and 11,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.70, 24,312.45 and 11,062.70 is: 16,554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.70 : 24,312.45 = 11,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.70/24,312.45 = 11,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.70x = 24,312.45 × 11,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.70x = 268,961,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,961,340.62/16,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.83

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