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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.68, 24,544.32 and 11,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.68, 24,544.32 and 11,099.52 is: 16,636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.68 : 24,544.32 = 11,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.68/24,544.32 = 11,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.68x = 24,544.32 × 11,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.68x = 272,430,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,430,170.73/16,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.27

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