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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.53, 24,423.91 and 11,305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.53, 24,423.91 and 11,305.77 is: 16,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.53 : 24,423.91 = 11,305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.53/24,423.91 = 11,305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.53x = 24,423.91 × 11,305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.53x = 276,131,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,131,108.96/16,310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.62

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