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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.01, 24,511.48 and 11,420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.01, 24,511.48 and 11,420.26 is: 17,130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.01 : 24,511.48 = 11,420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.01/24,511.48 = 11,420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.01x = 24,511.48 × 11,420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.01x = 279,927,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,927,474.58/16,341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,130.37

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