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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.80, 24,363.30 and 11,045.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.80, 24,363.30 and 11,045.40 is: 16,542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.80 : 24,363.30 = 11,045.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.80/24,363.30 = 11,045.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.80x = 24,363.30 × 11,045.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.80x = 269,102,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,102,393.82/16,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.03

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