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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.13, 24,406.88 and 11,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.13, 24,406.88 and 11,001.06 is: 16,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.13 : 24,406.88 = 11,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.13/24,406.88 = 11,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.13x = 24,406.88 × 11,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.13x = 268,501,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,501,496.29/16,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.60

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