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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.74, 24,418.18 and 11,023.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.74, 24,418.18 and 11,023.83 is: 16,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.74 : 24,418.18 = 11,023.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.74/24,418.18 = 11,023.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.74x = 24,418.18 × 11,023.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.74x = 269,181,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,181,879.01/16,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.83

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