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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.42, 24,397.81 and 11,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.42, 24,397.81 and 11,035.04 is: 16,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.42 : 24,397.81 = 11,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.42/24,397.81 = 11,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.42x = 24,397.81 × 11,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.42x = 269,230,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,230,659.69/16,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.32

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