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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.70, 24,384.80 and 11,026.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.70, 24,384.80 and 11,026.29 is: 16,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.70 : 24,384.80 = 11,026.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.70/24,384.80 = 11,026.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.70x = 24,384.80 × 11,026.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.70x = 268,873,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,873,995.40/16,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.25

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