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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.36, 24,407.40 and 11,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.36, 24,407.40 and 11,084.72 is: 16,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.36 : 24,407.40 = 11,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.36/24,407.40 = 11,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.36x = 24,407.40 × 11,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.36x = 270,549,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,549,194.93/16,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.20

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