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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.01, 24,509.99 and 11,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.01, 24,509.99 and 11,419.26 is: 17,128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.01 : 24,509.99 = 11,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.01/24,509.99 = 11,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.01x = 24,509.99 × 11,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.01x = 279,885,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,885,891.31/16,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,128.87

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