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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.16, 24,482.88 and 11,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.16, 24,482.88 and 11,442.24 is: 17,119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.16 : 24,482.88 = 11,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.16/24,482.88 = 11,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.16x = 24,482.88 × 11,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.16x = 280,138,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,138,988.85/16,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,119.06

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