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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,413.35, 24,619.83 and 11,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,413.35, 24,619.83 and 11,135.30 is: 16,702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,413.35 : 24,619.83 = 11,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,413.35/24,619.83 = 11,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,413.35x = 24,619.83 × 11,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,413.35x = 274,149,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,149,069.90/16,413.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.82

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