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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.22, 24,454.26 and 11,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.22, 24,454.26 and 11,039.16 is: 16,563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.22 : 24,454.26 = 11,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.22/24,454.26 = 11,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.22x = 24,454.26 × 11,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.22x = 269,954,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,954,488.82/16,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.43

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