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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.79, 24,434.01 and 11,018.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.79, 24,434.01 and 11,018.70 is: 16,504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.79 : 24,434.01 = 11,018.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.79/24,434.01 = 11,018.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.79x = 24,434.01 × 11,018.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.79x = 269,231,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,231,025.99/16,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.29

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