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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.40, 24,398.10 and 11,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.40, 24,398.10 and 11,081.40 is: 16,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.40 : 24,398.10 = 11,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.40/24,398.10 = 11,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.40x = 24,398.10 × 11,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.40x = 270,365,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,365,105.34/16,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.10

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