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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.78, 24,416.91 and 11,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.78, 24,416.91 and 11,007.71 is: 16,503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.78 : 24,416.91 = 11,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.78/24,416.91 = 11,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.78x = 24,416.91 × 11,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.78x = 268,774,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,774,371.20/16,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.63

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