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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.30, 24,385.70 and 11,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.30, 24,385.70 and 11,026.88 is: 16,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.30 : 24,385.70 = 11,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.30/24,385.70 = 11,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.30x = 24,385.70 × 11,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.30x = 268,898,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,898,187.62/16,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,539.13

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