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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.72, 24,408.54 and 11,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.72, 24,408.54 and 11,010.15 is: 16,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.72 : 24,408.54 = 11,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.72/24,408.54 = 11,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.72x = 24,408.54 × 11,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.72x = 268,741,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,741,686.68/16,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.86

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