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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.50, 24,411.41 and 11,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.50, 24,411.41 and 11,044.11 is: 16,564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.50 : 24,411.41 = 11,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.50/24,411.41 = 11,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.50x = 24,411.41 × 11,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.50x = 269,602,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,602,375.03/16,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,564.92

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