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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.03, 24,616.37 and 11,132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.03, 24,616.37 and 11,132.97 is: 16,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.03 : 24,616.37 = 11,132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.03/24,616.37 = 11,132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.03x = 24,616.37 × 11,132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.03x = 274,053,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,053,308.72/16,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,699.34

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