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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.36, 24,404.40 and 11,082.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.36, 24,404.40 and 11,082.72 is: 16,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.36 : 24,404.40 = 11,082.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.36/24,404.40 = 11,082.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.36x = 24,404.40 × 11,082.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.36x = 270,467,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,467,131.97/16,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.20

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