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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.46, 24,485.38 and 11,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.46, 24,485.38 and 11,002.80 is: 16,522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.46 : 24,485.38 = 11,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.46/24,485.38 = 11,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.46x = 24,485.38 × 11,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.46x = 269,407,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,407,739.06/16,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.55

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