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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.52, 24,429.66 and 11,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.52, 24,429.66 and 11,056.12 is: 16,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.52 : 24,429.66 = 11,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.52/24,429.66 = 11,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.52x = 24,429.66 × 11,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.52x = 270,097,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,097,252.52/16,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.08

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