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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.98, 24,481.43 and 11,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.98, 24,481.43 and 11,067.52 is: 16,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.98 : 24,481.43 = 11,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.98/24,481.43 = 11,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.98x = 24,481.43 × 11,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.98x = 270,948,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,948,763.03/16,331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.07

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