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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.60, 24,358.84 and 11,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.60, 24,358.84 and 11,260.04 is: 16,874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.60 : 24,358.84 = 11,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.60/24,358.84 = 11,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.60x = 24,358.84 × 11,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.60x = 274,281,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,281,545.50/16,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.09

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