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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.86, 24,411.96 and 11,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.86, 24,411.96 and 11,044.47 is: 16,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.86 : 24,411.96 = 11,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.86/24,411.96 = 11,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.86x = 24,411.96 × 11,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.86x = 269,617,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,617,159.86/16,275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.46

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