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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.23, 24,416.99 and 11,047.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.23, 24,416.99 and 11,047.85 is: 16,570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.23 : 24,416.99 = 11,047.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.23/24,416.99 = 11,047.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.23x = 24,416.99 × 11,047.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.23x = 269,755,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,755,242.97/16,279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.52

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