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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.81, 24,408.88 and 11,042.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.81, 24,408.88 and 11,042.43 is: 16,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.81 : 24,408.88 = 11,042.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.81/24,408.88 = 11,042.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.81x = 24,408.88 × 11,042.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.81x = 269,533,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,533,229.64/16,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.39

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