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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.98, 24,412.14 and 11,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.98, 24,412.14 and 11,044.60 is: 16,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.98 : 24,412.14 = 11,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.98/24,412.14 = 11,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.98x = 24,412.14 × 11,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.98x = 269,622,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,622,260.41/16,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.65

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