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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.38, 24,410.25 and 11,003.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.38, 24,410.25 and 11,003.31 is: 16,496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.38 : 24,410.25 = 11,003.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.38/24,410.25 = 11,003.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.38x = 24,410.25 × 11,003.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.38x = 268,593,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,593,547.93/16,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,496.97

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