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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.72, 24,379.02 and 11,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.72, 24,379.02 and 11,013.96 is: 16,497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.72 : 24,379.02 = 11,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.72/24,379.02 = 11,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.72x = 24,379.02 × 11,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.72x = 268,509,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,509,551.12/16,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.55

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