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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.80, 24,365.88 and 11,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.80, 24,365.88 and 11,063.12 is: 16,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.80 : 24,365.88 = 11,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.80/24,365.88 = 11,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.80x = 24,365.88 × 11,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.80x = 269,562,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,562,654.35/16,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.57

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