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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.72, 24,410.04 and 11,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.72, 24,410.04 and 11,011.15 is: 16,516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.72 : 24,410.04 = 11,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.72/24,410.04 = 11,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.72x = 24,410.04 × 11,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.72x = 268,782,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,782,611.95/16,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,516.36

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