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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.49, 24,387.50 and 11,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.49, 24,387.50 and 11,028.11 is: 16,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.49 : 24,387.50 = 11,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.49/24,387.50 = 11,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.49x = 24,387.50 × 11,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.49x = 268,947,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,947,855.55/16,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.98

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