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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.13, 24,408.37 and 11,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.13, 24,408.37 and 11,002.06 is: 16,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.13 : 24,408.37 = 11,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.13/24,408.37 = 11,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.13x = 24,408.37 × 11,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.13x = 268,542,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,542,351.24/16,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.10

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