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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.91, 24,487.32 and 11,071.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.91, 24,487.32 and 11,071.46 is: 16,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.91 : 24,487.32 = 11,071.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.91/24,487.32 = 11,071.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.91x = 24,487.32 × 11,071.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.91x = 271,110,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,110,383.89/16,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.98

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