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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.72, 24,615.90 and 11,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.72, 24,615.90 and 11,132.66 is: 16,698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.72 : 24,615.90 = 11,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.72/24,615.90 = 11,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.72x = 24,615.90 × 11,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.72x = 274,040,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,040,368.37/16,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,698.87

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