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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.26, 24,486.54 and 11,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.26, 24,486.54 and 11,329.30 is: 16,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.26 : 24,486.54 = 11,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.26/24,486.54 = 11,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.26x = 24,486.54 × 11,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.26x = 277,415,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,415,357.62/16,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.26

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