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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.96, 24,438.60 and 11,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.96, 24,438.60 and 11,030.12 is: 16,544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.96 : 24,438.60 = 11,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.96/24,438.60 = 11,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.96x = 24,438.60 × 11,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.96x = 269,560,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,560,690.63/16,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.61

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