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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.84, 24,584.02 and 11,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.84, 24,584.02 and 11,418.18 is: 17,136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.84 : 24,584.02 = 11,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.84/24,584.02 = 11,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.84x = 24,584.02 × 11,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.84x = 280,704,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,704,765.48/16,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,136.16

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