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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.23, 24,415.52 and 11,046.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.23, 24,415.52 and 11,046.85 is: 16,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.23 : 24,415.52 = 11,046.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.23/24,415.52 = 11,046.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.23x = 24,415.52 × 11,046.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.23x = 269,714,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,714,470.84/16,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.03

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