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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.60, 24,458.40 and 11,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.60, 24,458.40 and 11,056.80 is: 16,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.60 : 24,458.40 = 11,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.60/24,458.40 = 11,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.60x = 24,458.40 × 11,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.60x = 270,431,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,431,637.12/16,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.20

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