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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.05, 24,386.81 and 11,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.05, 24,386.81 and 11,027.64 is: 16,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.05 : 24,386.81 = 11,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.05/24,386.81 = 11,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.05x = 24,386.81 × 11,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.05x = 268,928,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,928,961.43/16,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.27

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