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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.26, 24,503.04 and 11,340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.26, 24,503.04 and 11,340.30 is: 17,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.26 : 24,503.04 = 11,340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.26/24,503.04 = 11,340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.26x = 24,503.04 × 11,340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.26x = 277,871,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,871,824.51/16,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.76

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